Photograph of Oak Grove Dam showing intake on river from high angle (Lake Harriet?). To the right of the intake, a small wooden building is at the top of a hillside, with several electrical lines visible. Below the building, a large pipe goes into the hillside.
Photograph showing a cement dam on the Oak Grove Fork of the Clackamas River, with a noticeable water pool in front of the dam structure. A man seated on a platform can be seen over the water on the right side of the image, with submerged pieces of wood to the left. Negative sleeve notes “less than one hour after filling.” (Image note: see related image PGE 16-903).
Photograph showing a cement dam on the Oak Grove Fork of the Clackamas river, captured immediately after closing for the first time. Water can be seen at the base of the dam to the front, with four men visible to the right. Uphill from the dam structure, other wooden structures can be seen. (Image note: see related image PGE 16-927).
Photograph looking across the Clackamas River (?) at a dam site. Logs and flowing water are visible at the base of the rocky cliff. Written on the negative is “Upper Damsite at Intake, 5-4-20.”
Photograph showing the concrete dam structure at Oak Grove during construction. Around the dam are several wooden structures, including a possible flume. On the left side, a wooden ladder leans again the dam.
Photograph showing a wooden footbridge over a river (Oak Grove Fork of the Clackamas?). At the bottom of the frame, two men stand on the bridge, one of which is looking at the camera. Water can be seen flowing under the bridge. Written on the negative is “E301.09-O-26” and “25.”
Photograph showing a wooden dam being built across a flowing river (Oak grove Fork of the Clackamas?). Several individuals can be seen throughout the frame, and piles of wood are visible at either side of the dam structure. Across the river is a recently logged area with fallen timber.
Photograph showing a camp area next to a river, with several wooden and canvas buildings visible throughout the frame. A small wooden bridge crosses the river, on which two men stand facing the camera. Beyond the grouping of canvas tent cabins, smoke can be seen, likely from brush burning.
Photograph showing small wooden building with piles of cut lumber in front of a steep logged hillside. On the right side of the frame, the Clackamas River, or Oak Grove Fork can be seen, and snow is on the ground throughout the image. Written on the negative is “E301.09-O-369.”
Photograph showing men standing on a wooden platform looking at the camera. On top of the platform is a makeshift ladder leading to a pulley and rope. Written on the negative is “E301.09-O-239” and “R-8.”
Photograph looking towards a landslide near camp #4.5 on the Clackamas River (Oak Grove fork?). River rocks and wooden logs can be seen in the foreground. On the right side of the frame, a fallen dirt hillside can be seen. Written on the negative is “E301.09-O-14.6” and “R33.”
Photograph showing slowing water and logs on the Clackamas River (Oak Grove Fork?), upstream from the potential site for the lower dam. Written on the negative is “Upstream from Lower Damsite at Intake, 5-4-20.” (Image note: numerous scratches are visible on the negative).
Photograph showing a temporary work camp built on the Oak Grove Fork of the Clackamas river during the Oak Grove construction project. Several white tents can be seen across the water, in front of a thick forest of pines. In the foreground, stumps and logs can be seen along the waters edge.
Photograph showing a group of officials and laborers standing on a hillside next to a wooden cart and train tracks. Two individuals in work clothing standing behind the main group. A loose dirt hillside and trees can be seen in the background. Closer to the photographer, lots and water can be seen, as well the the edge of a saw.