Posted by Mark on September 8, 2009
The dams of the Columbia River have played an important role in the history of the Pacific Northwest. From British Columbia down to the Pacific Ocean, the Columbia River and the dams that cross it bring hydroelectric power, transportation, outdoor recreation, and wildlife to the people that live within close proximity to it’s shores. Here [...]
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Posted by Mark on August 24, 2009
Rocky Reach Dam sits on the Columbia River just a few miles north of Wenatchee. It is a great place to stop if you’re traveling by as it features a large picnic area with toys for the kids, a great little cafe, and a wonderful museum. Plus, there is an opportunity to get a look [...]
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Posted by Mark on June 29, 2009
Chief Joseph Dam is the first hydroelectric dam downriver from Grand Coulee Dam and sits just east of the community of Bridgeport. Twitter This!
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Posted by Mark on April 20, 2009
One of the lesser seen dams in North Central Washington is the Chelan Dam that crosses the Chelan River shortly after it leaves Lake Chelan. The spillways to this dam are rarely opened as most of the water is pumped underground to the powerhouse down below. Twitter This!
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Posted by Mark on March 3, 2009
We’ve just added some photos of O’Sullivan Dam to our NCW Dams gallery. O’Sullivan Dam was constructed in the late 1940s as part of the Columbia Basin Project and holds back the waters of the Potholes Reservoir. The reservoir is not only an essential part of irrigation in Eastern Washington, it is also a great [...]
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