Grand Coulee Dam - Wikipedia
Grand Coulee Dam is a concrete gravity dam on the Columbia River in the U.S. state of Washington, built to produce hydroelectric power and provide irrigation water. Constructed between 1933 and 1942, Grand Coulee originally had two powerhouses.
Visit Grand Coulee Dam - Bureau of Reclamation
Dec 16, 2024 · Explore the dam, take part in the D3 Geocache Challenge, view the Laser Light Show, and come inside the Visitor Center to experience the hands-on exhibits!
Washington: Grand Coulee Dam - U.S. National Park Service
Grand Coulee Dam, on the Columbia River west of Spokane, Washington, is one of the largest structures ever built by mankind--a mass of concrete standing 550 feet high and 5,223 feet long--or just shy of a mile.
Grand Coulee Dam: History and purpose - nwcouncil.org
Grand Coulee is the largest dam in the Columbia River Basin and one of the largest in the world. Everything about the dam is large: it is 550 feet (167.6 meters) tall, measured from its foundation in solid granite, or approximately 350 feet (106.7 meters) from the …
Grand Coulee Dam | Description, History, Impacts, & Facts
The largest and most complex of a series of dams on the Columbia River, the Grand Coulee provides irrigation to the Columbia Basin Project, assists in flood control, simplifies navigation, and furnishes hydroelectric power.
About Grand Coulee Dam | Bureau of Reclamation
Mar 27, 2024 · Grand Coulee Dam includes three major hydroelectric power generating plants and a pump generating plant. The facilities provide power generation, irrigation, flood control, stream flow regulation for fish migration, navigation, and recreation.
Grand Coulee Dam Visitor Center - U.S. National Park Service
Jan 23, 2024 · The exhibits highlight Grand Coulee’s role as one of the main irrigation, flood control, and hydroelectric dams on the Columbia River. They also describe the effects the dam has had on various groups of people, including Native Americans and early settlers.
Grand Coulee Dam Visitors Guide | The First Place to Look to Plan …
Dec 8, 2024 · Admission is free to watch the laser light show and to join a public tour. The Grand Coulee Dam Visitor Center remains open daily from 9 a.m.–5 p.m. PDT, free of charge.
The Ultimate Guide to Visiting the Grand Coulee Dam - Traverse …
The Grand Coulee Dam is an awe-inspiring feat of engineering that draws hundreds of thousands of visitors annually. Located in the beautiful state of Washington, it's the largest hydroelectric power-producing facility in the United States and is an amazing sight to behold.
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Grand Coulee Dam includes three major hydroelectric power generating plants and a pump generating plant. The facilities provide power generation, irrigation, flood control, stream flow regulation for fish migration, navigation, and recreation.