Elko Dam
Elko Dam was built by East Kootenay Power Company on the Elk River in 1924. It is a Run of the River dam 16 metres tall and 66 metres long, the powerhouse has two Francis turbines producing 12MW of electricity. It is located approximately 16 kilometres (9.9 mi) upriver from the Elk's confluence with Lake Koocanusa. It is operated by BC Hydro.
Read more about this topic: Elk River (British Columbia)
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