Originally established in 1948 to support new hydroelectric development on the Columbia River system, HDC is presently the Corps of Engineers' National Center for Expertise in hydroelectric and large pumping plant engineering services. We are administratively a part of the Corps' Portland District and our office is located in downtown Portland, Oregon. Contact information for HDC and the Portland District is located here.
Mission
The Hydroelectric Design Center performs engineering and design, maintains expertise, and develops standards for the US Army Corps of Engineers hydroelectric power facilities and large pumping plants.
Vision
- Leaders in Hydropower Engineering
- Respected for our competence
- Responsive to customer needs
- Reliable product delivery
Goals
- People: Attract, maintain, and develop people to deliver technical excellence in hydropower design.
- Customer Satisfaction: Know them, earn their trust and achieve their desired outcome while balancing technical issues.
- Technical Quality: Deliver products that meet internal and industrial standards.