Water Troubles
Posted: Wed Nov 01, 2023 5:34 pm
I wonder how long it takes to become feasible to pump seawater into the canal, with ecological desaster to the sweetwater habitat .... 
COPCO 1 DRAWDOWN DAM BLAST. Klamath River, California
Swiftwater Films
24 Jan 2024
January 23rd, 2024, a 12 ft. diameter tunnel was blasted at the base of the 101-year-old Copco 1 dam on the Klamath River, initiating reservoir drawdown prior to dam removal. An estimated 4000 cubic feet a second of water and sediment was released. The dam will be entirely removed by the end of 2024.
This past summer, crews blasted a 90 ft. adit tunnel at the base of the dam, inserted pipe, and armored it with boulders and 1000 yards of concrete. 800 lbs. of dynamite was used to blast the remaining concrete plug to set the river free, and a surge of water barreled several miles past the former Copco 2 dam and the majestic Wards Canyon that had been mainly dewatered for a century and into newly formed river channels in the former Iron Gate Reservoir.
This documentation is part of a 6-year independent feature film about the Undamming of the Klamath River and the 20-year campaign behind it. Our productions are made possible through grants and private donations.
The World's Largest Dam Removal Project
Time Bomb
13 Sept 2023
Welcome to Time Bomb! In this video, we embark on a journey into one of the most monumental environmental endeavors of our era - the Klamath Dam removal project. While our channel typically delves into the intricacies of dam operations and statistics, today, we venture down a distinct path, one that's dedicated to restoring the delicate balance of nature.
The Klamath Dam Removal project sets out to liberate the Klamath River from the constraints of four imposing dams. In this video, our primary focus centers on the intricate engineering marvels that underpin this colossal undertaking. We'll uncover the meticulous plans for safely bringing down these formidable structures, leaving no stone unturned in our quest for knowledge.
But that's not all; we'll also explore the post-dam removal landscape, delving into what unfolds once these barriers are dismantled, and the staggering financial commitments tied to this ambitious venture.
This is the epic tale of the grandest dam removal project in the annals of U.S. history