Built 1890 (1890) Opened 1890 Added to NRHP 3 June 1996 | NRHP Reference # 96000627 Area 8,900 m² | |
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Location N. Umpqua River at Hwy. 99, Winchester, Oregon Similar Spangler Vineyards, Douglas County Museum, River Forks Park, Galesville Reservoir, Whistlers Bend Park | ||
Winchester Dam is a dam on the North Umpqua River in Winchester, Oregon. Constructed in 1890, the dam was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1996.
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Map of Winchester Dam, Oregon 97470, USA
The Winchester Dam was made from large timber cribs. Originally, the dam was a mere four feet high, which was raised to sixteen feet in 1907. The dam was the main source of water and electricity for the town of Roseburg until 1923.
Fish Counting Station
The Winchester Dam is also an important site from the point of fish conservation. There is a fish counting station maintained by the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife here. At the station, biologists count fish to monitor population, design management methods, and prescribe angling regulations.
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