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800 POUND of EXPLOSIVES USED IN DAM BLAST: COPCO 1 DAM BREACHED ENDING AN ERA

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On January 23rd, 2024, a significant milestone was achieved in the removal of the Copco 1 dam on the Klamath River. A 12 ft. diameter tunnel was successfully blasted at the base of the dam, marking the start of the reservoir drawdown process. This action led to the release of an estimated 4000 cubic feet per second of water and sediment.

During the previous summer, a significant…

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