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River Mill Hydroelectric Project
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National Register of Historic Places

River Mill Hydroelectric Project

Also known as River Mill Dam; Station M

On the National Register since 200125 years
IndustrialListed 2001Estacada
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About River Mill Hydroelectric Project

River Mill Hydroelectric Project, at Over Clackamas River, was added to the National Register of Historic Places on May 10, 2001. The Register lists it for its industry, engineering, architecture and commerce, at the local level. It describes its style as Industrial, as it does for 15 other Oregon listings. The listing covers 5 acres.

What it isHydroelectric dam and powerhouse in Clackamas County, Oregon, United States. From Wikidata (CC0). Read about it on Wikipedia ↗

PDFRead the original nominationThe form that put it on the Register, with its history, photos and a map · 67 MB · National Archives↗
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Over Clackamas River, Estacada

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Industrial style, nearby

Other National Register listings within 25 miles described as Industrial.

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Is River Mill Hydroelectric Project on the National Register of Historic Places?

Yes. It was added on May 10, 2001 (Register number 01000497).

Is River Mill Hydroelectric Project a National Historic Landmark?

No. It is on the National Register; Oregon has 16 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Pioneer Courthouse, 21.9 miles away.

Can you visit River Mill Hydroelectric Project?

Our record doesn’t say whether it is open to visitors. Many listed buildings are private, so it may only be seen from the street.

Where can I read the history of River Mill Hydroelectric Project?

In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 67 MB PDF at the National Archives, linked on this page.

Sources: National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places (05/22/2026) · National Archives catalog record 77848889 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.