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John Day dam (#0349)

I had struck up a conversation with a fisherman at the dam, he said that these two gates in the spillway (in the center of the picture) were specifically opened to facilitate fish passage.
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slgwv said:

Probably to show them where the ladder is. Unsurprisingly, they use the current as a cue.
8 years ago

Don Barrett (aka DBs… replied to slgwv:

It sounded like he was suggesting that fist came over it, but I didn't query further.
8 years ago

slgwv said:

Interesting possibility--that would mean the fingerings are headed out to sea, then. I thought they tried to treat them a bit more gently at that point!
8 years ago

Don Barrett (aka DBs… replied to slgwv:

That was my thought (gentleness), which was why it seemed improbable.
8 years ago
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