- Wells Dam
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extra=Wells Dam (coord|47|56|43.44|N|119|51|57.6|W|) is a hydroelectric
dam located on theColumbia River , downstream from the confluence of theOkanogan River ,Methow River and the Columbia, in theUnited States of America . The dam and associated structures and machinery make up the Wells Hydroelectric Project. It is operated byDouglas County, Washington Public Utility District (PUD), who owns 92% of the project.Okanogan County, Washington Public Utility District (PUD) owns 8%.It has produced electricity since
August 22 ,1967 . Its operating license from the USFederal Energy Regulatory Commission is next up for renewal in2012 . In addition to the two public utility districts, the project provides electricity toPuget Sound Energy ,Portland General Electric ,PacifiCorp ,Avista Corporation , and the Colville Indian Tribe. [http://www.fwee.org/news/getStory?story=1309]Its reservoir is named
Lake Pateros .References
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