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McKay Dam Fall Construction Begins

Media Contact: Tom Appler, 541-564-8616 x233, tappler@usbr.gov
David Walsh, 208-378-5026, dwalsh@usbr.gov

For Release: October 08, 2015

PENDLETON, Ore. – The Bureau of Reclamation is beginning construction on the downstream side of McKay Dam this week. Reclamation’s Construction Office is making drainage improvements at the dam’s base. Work will consist of excavation, pipe replacement and backfilling.

Reclamation advises the public to be aware of truck traffic near the dam and to stay clear of the construction zone. The project is expected to be complete by December 2015.

McKay Dam is part of the Umatilla Project and stores water for several downstream irrigation districts and individual users.

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