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Columbia River Dams

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Scenic header: The Teton Range in the fall. · NPS Photo/Tobiason · Photo credits

Columbia River Dams, Oregon and Washington State

There are a number of wide, low dams on the Columbia River, as follows:

In Washington State

Grand Coulee Dam

Chief Joseph Dam

Wells Dam

Rocky Reach Dam Rock Island Dam

Wanapum Dam

Priest Rapids Dam

Where the Columbia River forms the Washington State/Oregon border

McNary Dam

John Day Dam

The Dalles Dam

Bonneville Dam

Except for Rocky Reach, we haven't toured any of these dams.

Oregon

Washington State

Columbia River

Dams

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Before you set out

Confirm current access, opening arrangements, reservations and the suitability of your planned roads and walks. Photographs may show earlier conditions.