Box Canyon Dam

Box Canyon Dam is a hydroelectric facility on the Pend Oreille River in Washington that converts flowing water into electricity using four Kaplan turbines. The structure spans approximately 160 feet and generates power continuously from the river's natural current.

This facility was completed in 1952 by the Pend Oreille Public Utility District as an independent project without government funding. The dam represented a local effort to develop hydroelectric power in the region.

The facility demonstrates the Pacific Northwest region's commitment to clean energy production through hydroelectric infrastructure development.

The site provides access to learning about hydroelectric production, particularly during warmer months when guided tours operate from the information center. Visitors should allow time to explore the river area and surrounding grounds.

The facility manages about 750 acres of wild habitat along the river and operates fish net pens there to manage trout populations. This combination of power generation and fish farming on the same site is visible to visitors.

Location: Pend Oreille County

Inception: 1952

Length: 49 m

GPS coordinates: 48.78030,-117.41200

Latest update: December 12, 2025 16:40