Swift Dam closes May 23 after vandals tampered with fish collector equipment critical to PacifiCorp operations. Photo courtesy PacificCorp
🎧 Swift Dam Closed After Vandals Hit Fish Collector Gear
Public access to the dam is not expected to reopen in 2026
COUGAR — Due to ongoing security concerns, vandalism and construction, Swift Dam is closed to public access beginning this Saturday, May 23. Public access to the dam is not expected to reopen in 2026. The public can still access Swift Reservoir at Swift Forest Camp.
This decision comes after several instances of individuals tampering with PacifiCorp property, including equipment that is critical to fish collector operations. Updates will be provided as they become available through public notices posted to our website.
Fish collection facilities. Swift Dam itself is on the right side of the road. Photo courtesy PacifiCorp
Swift Dam. Photo courtesy PacifiCorp
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