Twin Falls (Washington)
| Twin Falls | |
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Lower Fall of the Twin Falls | |
| Location | southeast of North Bend, Washington |
| Coordinates | 47°26′44″N 121°41′47″W / 47.44542°N 121.69638°WCoordinates: 47°26′44″N 121°41′47″W / 47.44542°N 121.69638°W |
| Type | Fan |
| Elevation | 869 feet[1] |
| Total height | 135ft |
| Number of drops | 1 |
| Watercourse | South Fork of Snoqualmie River |
Twin Falls is a waterfall on the South fork of the Snoqualmie River,[2] off exit 34 on I-90 in the Olallie State Park. Twin Falls features a well-hidden underground run-of-the-river hydroelectric project that generates 24 MW of electricity.[3] The powerhouse is located 325 feet below ground.
See also
- Run-of-the-river hydroelectricity
- Snoqualmie River
- Olallie State Park
- Middle Twin Falls
- Upper Twin Falls
References
External links
- Olallie State Park, Washington State Parks
- Photo of Twin Falls and the trail to it, with a description of trail conditions
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