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Dry Falls Dam, Embankment dam in Grant County, United States

The Dry Falls Dam stretches 9,800 feet in length and rises 123 feet high, controlling water flow from the Columbia River into Banks Lake.

Construction of the dam began in 1946 under contracts with Roy L. Blair and Company and James Crick and Sons for a cost of 2.7 million dollars.

The dam represents a major component of the Columbia Basin Project, transforming agricultural capabilities in central Washington through water management and distribution systems.

The structure maintains a water capacity of 1,275,000 acre-feet across 27,000 acres, providing essential irrigation resources for surrounding agricultural lands.

The dam features a specialized reverse flow system that returns water to the Columbia River, generating additional electrical power during its operation.

Location: Grant County

GPS coordinates: 47.62000,-119.30800

Latest update: March 13, 2025 11:41

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