Priest Rapids Dam, Hydroelectric power station on Columbia River, Washington, US
The Priest Rapids Dam extends 3,079 meters across the Columbia River between Yakima County and Grant County, containing ten power-generating turbines.
Construction of the Priest Rapids Dam commenced in July 1956 following Congressional authorization, with the first power generation beginning in 1959.
The dam's creation transformed the regional landscape from natural rapids to a controlled waterway, affecting both agricultural practices and Native American territories.
The facility generates 955.6 megawatts of electricity through its turbine system, providing renewable energy to communities throughout Washington state.
The dam's reservoir submerged the original Priest Rapids, altering 18 miles of river landscape up to the Wanapum Dam spillway.
Location: Washington
Inception: 1956
Length: 3,079 m
GPS coordinates: 46.64320,-119.90900
Latest update: May 12, 2025 19:50
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