# Okanogan County PUD

Type: Company

Source: Climate Intelligence Brief — https://getclimatebrief.com/entity/okanogan-county-pud
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## Timeline

- **2026-03-14T04:44:37Z**:  — The facility is decommissioned as a power source due to inefficiency.
- **2026-03-14T04:44:37Z**:  — Okanogan PUD receives a federal license to re-power the dam, which later stalls due to costs.
- **2026-03-14T04:44:37Z**:  — New data confirms removal is the most financially viable path forward.
- **1920**: Dam Construction — Enloe Dam is completed on the Similkameen River for hydroelectric power.

## Recent coverage (1 stories)

### Economic Case for Enloe Dam Removal Gains Momentum in Similkameen River Study
2026-03-14 04:44:37 · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 5/10 · Sources: 3

A new economic assessment highlights the cost-effectiveness of removing the long-dormant Enloe Dam on the Similkameen River. The study suggests that decommissioning the structure offers superior long-term financial and ecological value compared to ongoing maintenance or controversial hydroelectric redevelopment.
Full story: https://getclimatebrief.com/story/enloe-dam-removal-cost-effectiveness-study

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