USACE Portland District
Cougar dam and Reservoir Adult Fish Collection Facility
Blue River, Oregon, United States
Located on the South Fork of the McKenzie River near Blue River, Ore., the
Cougar Adult Fish Collection Facility will assist in a collecting, sorting, and
transporting program to connect fish populations located upstream and
downstream of Cougar Dam. The $14.7 million facility includes a fish ladder,
pre-sort pool, sorting facility, and two pump structures for water supply.
MicroStation, Project Wise, and S TAAD enabled a shared model approach that
allowed for structural, mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, civil, and geotechnical
engineers to effectively integrate the design. Challenges were addressed by
fostering collaboration among the design team members to maximize product
reviews and ensure effective communication.
2009 FInALIST
BUILdInGS
Of course advanced technology aids in the delivery of high-quality buildings in terms of aesthetics. But it is also critical
in areas of performance, including safety, energy savings, reduction of CO2 emissions, and compliance with regulations
and accreditations. Today’s building techniques must demonstrate a clear return on investment as well. The projects in
this category demonstrate excellence in planning, designing, building, modeling, analyzing, operating, and maintaining
one or more buildings.
