The Easton Diversion Dam is a diversion dam on the Yakima River In western Kittitas County near Easton, Washington. The dam is 66 feet (20 m) high, and 248 feet (76 m) long along the crest.[4]

Easton Diversion Dam
Easton Diversion Dam
Location	Kittitas County, Washington
Coordinates	47.241°N 121.187°W / 47.241; -121.187
Construction began	1928[1]
Opening date	1929[1]
Dam and spillways
Impounds	Yakima River
Height	66 feet (20 m)[2]
Length	248 feet (76 m)[2]
Reservoir
Creates	Lake Easton
Total capacity	3,992 acre feet[3]

Construction of the dam began in 1928 and was completed the next year.[5] It is currently owned by the Bureau of Reclamation and operated by the Kittitas Reclamation District.

See also

• List of dams in the Columbia River watershed

References