National Register of Historic Places

Winchester Dam

Winchester, Douglas County, Oregon
Listed
June 2, 1996
Type
Structure
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
96000627

About this property

Winchester Dam is a dam on the North Umpqua River in Winchester, Oregon, United States. Constructed in 1890, the dam was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1996. The Winchester Dam was made from large timber cribs. Originally, the dam was a mere four feet high, which was raised to sixteen feet in 1907. The dam was the main source of water and electricity for the town of Roseburg until 1923. The dam's hydropower facilities have long since been removed, and the structure is now maintained solely for the recreational benefit of the Winchester Water Control District, composed of the private landowners surrounding the reservoir pool.

Location

Winchester, Douglas County, Oregon
43.28349, -123.35332

Categories

INDUSTRYCOMMERCE
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Sources

Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).

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Nearby Battles

Battle of South Umpqua River 1853
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When was Winchester Dam listed on the National Register?

Winchester Dam was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on June 2, 1996.

What type of historic resource is Winchester Dam?

Winchester Dam is classified as a structure in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Winchester Dam?

The period of significance for Winchester Dam is recorded as the industrial era.

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