Shanker's Bend Project
Introduction
Public Utility District No. 1 of Okanogan County is submitting a Preliminary Permit Application to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) for a water storage and hydroelectric project located on the Similkameen River in Okanogan County, Washington. The Dam and associated facilities would be located upstream of Enloe Dam at approximately river mile 7.3 in what is commonly referred to as Shanker's Bend.
The Shanker’s Bend Project will study various alternatives including dam heights ranging from 90 to 260 feet. At 260 feet the dam will be approximately 1,200 feet long and impound an 18,000 acre reservoir with a storage capacity of 1.7 million acre-feet.
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Links to related documents:
NEW! December 18, 2009
First Six-Month Preliminary Progress Report
Second Six-Month Preliminary Progress Report
RFQ Clarification
Request for Qualifications (RFQ) - Shankers Consultant
Shankers Consultant Statement of WorkMay 15, 2007 Press Release
Resolution 1334 of the Okanogan County Public Utility District No. 1
FERC Preliminary Permit Application
Response to FERC's Request for Revised Project Boundary Map
For additional information on the Shanker's Bend Project, please send comments or questions to shankers_bend@okpud.org.
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