Klamath Basin Project, Lost River Diversion Dam House, Lost River near intersection of State Highway 140 & Hill Road, Klamath Falls, Klamath County, OR
Summary
Significance: The dam serves as another important feature of the irrigation and economic development of Klamath Basin. This dam was necessary to help drain and reclaim Tule Lake and make it available for agricultural development. The Lost River Diversion Dam House served as the residence for the Federal workers who maintained and controlled releases from the dam.
Survey number: HAER OR-90-B
Building/structure dates: ca. 1911- ca. 1924 Initial Construction
Building/structure dates: 1998 Demolished
Tags
Date
1924
Contributors
Historic American Engineering Record, creator
Location
klamath county, 42.09625, -121.66401
Source
Library of Congress
Copyright info
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