Zosel Dam
| Zosel Dam | |
|---|---|
| Location | Oroville, Washington |
| Coordinates | 48°56′00″N 119°25′10″W / 48.93333°N 119.41944°WCoordinates: 48°56′00″N 119°25′10″W / 48.93333°N 119.41944°W |
| Opening date | 1987 |
| Operator(s) | Washington Department of Ecology |
| Dam and spillways | |
| Impounds | Okanogan River |
| Reservoir | |
| Creates | Osoyoos Lake |
Pacific Northwest River System
Zosel Dam is a dam in the U.S. state of Washington that blocks the Okanogan River to create the Osoyoos Lake. The dam was built as part of the larger Osoyoos Lake International Water Control Structure, a joint venture of the Washington State Department of Ecology and the British Columbia Ministry of the Environment. The dam was designed by the Canadian firm Acres International Limited and built by the American firm Rognlins Inc.
References
- "Osoyoos Lake International Water Control Structure - Zosel Dam". Washington State Department of Ecology. Retrieved 2013-06-17.