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