Kenney Dam

Kenney Dam

The Kenney Dam (or Kemano 1) is a rock-filled hydroelectric dam on the Nechako River, 96km south of Vanderhoof, British Columbia. The dam is 457 metres long, 97 metres high, and 12 metres wide at its crest. It was constructed by Alcan in the early 1950s with over 3 million cubic metres of material, and raised the water 90 metres at its face.

During construction in 1952, the resulting flooding of Cheslatta Lake forced the Cheslatta people from their lakeside villages. The flow of the Nechako was reduced by 75%.

External links

* [http://www.ainc-inac.gc.ca/ch/rcap/sg/sg40_e.html The Cheslatta T'en and the Kemano Hydro Project] - Indian and Northern Affairs Canada


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