Historic Klamath River renewal: Copco No. 1 dam deconstruction advances ecological revitalization
The Klamath River Renewal Corporation (KRRC) is proceeding with the removal of the Copco No. 1 Dam, the second of four to be removed as a part of the Klamath dam removal project. Following successful test blasting at the beginning of March 2024, deconstruction is underway of the dam that was constructed in 1918 for the sole purpose of hydroelectric power generation. The dam has blocked fish passage for over 100 years and is expected to be fully removed by the end of August 2024. “We are excited to get to work,” said Mark Bransom, CEO of KRRC. “The dam is fully exposed and can be safely disassembled.”