Noxon Rapids Dam, Hydroelectric power station on Clark Fork River, Montana.
Description
Noxon Rapids Dam is a concrete hydroelectric facility spanning the Clark Fork River in Montana and powered by multiple turbines to generate electricity. The structure regulates water levels in a large reservoir that stores runoff and releases it through the turbines.
History
Washington Water Power started construction in 1956 and completed this facility by 1959. The project marked an important step in developing hydroelectric power across the Montana region.
Culture
The Historic American Engineering Record maintains detailed documentation of the dam's development, recording its impact on regional industrial advancement.
Practical
Visitors can view the facility from overlook points near the dam where its scale becomes more apparent. The site is best accessed during daylight hours when light illuminates the structure and surrounding landscape.
Did you know?
The dam creates a 7,700-acre reservoir that captures water from a catchment area spanning 21,800 square miles in northwestern Montana.
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