Easton Diversion Dam
| Easton Diversion Dam | |
|---|---|
 Easton Diversion Dam | |
| Location | Kittitas County, Washington |
| Coordinates | 47°14′28″N 121°11′13″W / 47.241°N 121.187°WCoordinates: 47°14′28″N 121°11′13″W / 47.241°N 121.187°W |
| Construction began | 1928[1] |
| Opening date | 1929[1] |
| Dam and spillways | |
| Impounds | Yakima River |
| Height | 66 feet (20 m)[2] |
| Length | 248 feet (76 m)[2] |
| Reservoir | |
| Total capacity | 3,992 acre feet[3] |
The Easton Diversion Dam is a diversion dam on the Yakima River In western Kittitas County near Easton, Washington. The dam is 66 feet (20 m) high, and 248 feet (76 m) long along the crest.[4]
Construction of the dam began in 1928 and was completed the next year.[5] It is currently owned by the Bureau of Reclamation and operated by the Kittitas Reclamation District.
See also
References
- 1 2 United States Bureau of Reclamation (2009-03-27). "Easton Diversion Dam". Retrieved 2015-01-11.
- 1 2 United States Bureau of Reclamation (2009-03-27). "Easton Diversion Dam". Retrieved 2015-01-11.
- ↑ United States Bureau of Reclamation (2009-03-29). "Easton Diversion Dam". Retrieved 2015-01-11.
- ↑ "Easton Diversion Dam: Dimensions". U.S. Bureau of Reclamation. March 27, 2009. Retrieved February 5, 2013.
- ↑ "Easton Diversion Dam: General". U.S. Bureau of Reclamation. March 27, 2009. Retrieved February 5, 2013.
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