Lake Entiat
Encyclopedia
Lake Entiat is a reservoir
between Chelan County and Douglas County in North Central Washington that is formed above Rocky Reach Dam
(est. 1962), a hydroelectric dam on the Columbia River
. The reservoir is 17 mi (27 km) north of Wenatchee
and stretches upstream to the Wells Dam
. Lincoln Rock State Park
is on its east shore.
Reservoir
A reservoir , artificial lake or dam is used to store water.Reservoirs may be created in river valleys by the construction of a dam or may be built by excavation in the ground or by conventional construction techniques such as brickwork or cast concrete.The term reservoir may also be used to...
between Chelan County and Douglas County in North Central Washington that is formed above Rocky Reach Dam
Rocky Reach Dam
Rocky Reach Dam is a hydroelectric dam in the U.S. state of Washington. Chelan County Public Utility District's Rocky Reach Dam and Hydro Project is located in north central Washington state, USA on the Columbia River, about seven miles upstream from the city of Wenatchee...
(est. 1962), a hydroelectric dam on the Columbia River
Columbia River
The Columbia River is the largest river in the Pacific Northwest region of North America. The river rises in the Rocky Mountains of British Columbia, Canada, flows northwest and then south into the U.S. state of Washington, then turns west to form most of the border between Washington and the state...
. The reservoir is 17 mi (27 km) north of Wenatchee
Wenatchee, Washington
Wenatchee is located in North Central Washington and is the largest city and county seat of Chelan County, Washington, United States. The population within the city limits in 2010 was 31,925...
and stretches upstream to the Wells Dam
Wells Dam
Wells Dam is a hydroelectric dam located on the Columbia River, downstream from the confluence of the Okanogan River, Methow River, and the Columbia River in Washington State. The dam, associated structures, and machinery make up the Wells Hydroelectric Project. It is owned and operated by...
. Lincoln Rock State Park
Lincoln Rock State Park
Lincoln Rock State Park in Chelan County, Washington is a camping park in the Washington State Park System. It consists of along the east side of Lake Entiat, above the Rocky Reach Dam on the Columbia River. Available activities include ACTIVITIES....
is on its east shore.