Lake Chelan Dam, Hydroelectric power station and gravity dam in Chelan County, United States.
The Lake Chelan Dam spans 490 feet across the Chelan River, featuring a 40-foot-high concrete structure that creates a reservoir of 677,400 acre-feet capacity.
Construction of the dam began in 1926, with power generation commencing in September 1927 under the ownership of Chelan County Public Utility District No. 1.
The Lake Chelan Hydroelectric Power Plant earned recognition on the National Register of Historic Places in 1988 for its engineering and industrial importance.
The power station generates an average of 365,000 megawatt hours over ten years, providing electricity to homes and businesses throughout Chelan County.
The dam maintains water levels for Lake Chelan, which extends 50.4 miles northward and serves a catchment area of 924 square miles.
Location: Chelan County
Length: 149 m
GPS coordinates: 47.83450,-120.01200
Latest update: March 12, 2025 14:39
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