Opening date August 22, 1967 Creates Lake Pateros Installed capacity 851.4 MW Create Lake Pateros | Impounds Columbia River Turbines 10 Opened 22 August 1967 Turbine 10 | |
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Location Chelan / Douglas counties, Washington Operator Douglas County Public Utility District Total capacity 331,200 acre·ft (0.4085 km3) Similar Rocky Reach Dam, Rock Island Dam, Priest Rapids Dam, Wanapum Dam, Chief Joseph Dam | ||
Wells Dam is a hydroelectric dam located on the Columbia River, downstream from the confluence of the Okanogan River, Methow River, and the Columbia River in Washington State. The dam, associated structures, and machinery make up the Wells Hydroelectric Project. It is owned and operated by Douglas County Public Utility District.
Map of Wells Dam, Chelan, WA 98816, USA
It has produced electricity since August 22, 1967. Its operating license from the US Federal Energy Regulatory Commission is next up for renewal in 2012. In addition to the two public utility districts, the project provides electricity to Puget Sound Energy, Portland General Electric, PacifiCorp, Avista Corporation, and the Colville Indian Tribe.
Its reservoir is named Lake Pateros. Just below and adjacent is Carpenter Island boat launch and fish hatchery river access.