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Elliott Dam

Elliott Dam is a hydropower structure on the Jordan River on the west coast of Vancouver Island, British Columbia, part of the traditional territory of the Pacheedaht First Nation.

Built in 1971, it works alongside the older Jordan River Diversion Dam (1911) to regulate the timing and volume of water flowing downstream. Together, these facilities form a significant portion of BC Hydro's generating capacity on Vancouver Island.

By replacing natural seasonal flow patterns with managed releases, the Elliott Dam has altered sediment movement and habitat conditions in the river.

These changes, combined with other historical industrial impacts, have constrained the spawning and rearing conditions for salmon in the lower Jordan River reaches.


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