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Easton Diversion Dam

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Easton Diversion Dam
Easton Diversion Dam
LocationKittitas County, Washington
Construction began1928[1]
Opening date1929[1]
Dam and spillways
ImpoundsYakima River
Height66 feet (20 m)[2]
Length248 feet (76 m)[2]
Reservoir
Total capacity3,992 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. ^ a b United States Bureau of Reclamation (2009-03-27). "Easton Diversion Dam". Retrieved 2015-01-11.
  2. ^ a b United States Bureau of Reclamation (2009-03-27). "Easton Diversion Dam". Retrieved 2015-01-11.
  3. ^ United States Bureau of Reclamation (2009-03-29). "Easton Diversion Dam". Retrieved 2015-01-11.
  4. ^ "Easton Diversion Dam: Dimensions". U.S. Bureau of Reclamation. March 27, 2009. Retrieved February 5, 2013.
  5. ^ "Easton Diversion Dam: General". U.S. Bureau of Reclamation. March 27, 2009. Retrieved February 5, 2013.