Easton Diversion Dam

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Easton Diversion Dam

Easton Diversion Dam
Location Kittitas County, Washington
Coordinates 47°14′28″N 121°11′13″W / 47.241°N 121.187°W / 47.241; -121.187Coordinates: 47°14′28″N 121°11′13″W / 47.241°N 121.187°W / 47.241; -121.187
Construction began 1928
Opening date 1929
Dam and spillways
Impounds Yakima River
Length 248 feet (76 m)
Height 66 feet (20 m)

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.[1]

The dam was built in 1928–29.[2] It is currently owned by the Bureau of Reclamation and operated by the Kittitas Reclamation District.

References

  1. "Easton Diversion Dam: Dimensions". U.S. Bureau of Reclamation. March 27, 2009. Retrieved February 5, 2013. 
  2. "Easton Diversion Dam: General". U.S. Bureau of Reclamation. March 27, 2009. Retrieved February 5, 2013. 
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