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No, it was and is neither the largest or tallest dam in the US. However, it was and is the largest single hydroelectric power-generating dam in the US and North America. It is the largest power production plant (6800 mW) in the US, and the 7th largest in the world as of 2014.
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∙ 13y agoGrand Coulee is a gravity dam. it holds back the water just from its sheer weight. is usually built in small valleys
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Why did we need the grand coulee dam?
The Grand Coulee Dam was built to provide hydroelectric power and irrigation water.
What is the capital of Washington the state where the Grand Coulee dam is located?
Olympia is the capital city of the U.S. state of Washington.
What is the name of the large dam in central Washington?
Grand Coulee Dam
What region is the Grand Coulee dam located in?
The Grand Coulee Dam is located in the state of Washington in the United States. Currently, there are visitors that come to see the dam, with tours of the nearby power plant available nearly every day.
What changes did the grand coulee dam bring to Washington?
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When was the grand coulee dam finished?
Grand coulee dam was finished on June 1, 1942.
How deep is the grand coulee dam?
The Grand Coulee dam is 168 m (550 ft) high.
Why did we need the grand coulee dam?
The Grand Coulee Dam was built to provide hydroelectric power and irrigation water.
The Grand Coulee Dam on the Columbia River produces what type of energy?
A dam is used for hydroelectric energy.
What is the largest dam in Washington?
The Grand Coulee Dam.
What state is coulee dam in?
The Grand Coulee Dam is located on the Columbia River in the U.S. state of Washington.
What is the top tourist attraction in Grand coulee Washington?
Probally the Grand Coulee Dam... but I not sure.
What is the capitol of where the grand coulee dam located?
Grand Coulee Dam is located in the North Western United States of America. Eastern side of the State of Washington. The Capital of the State of Washington is Olympia, located south of Tacoma and Seattle. The dam is located in northern Grant County. Grant County seat is south of the Dam, located in Ephrata, Washington. Surrounding towns close to Grand Coulee Dam are: Grand Coulee Coulee Dam Electric City Elmer City Wilbur Coulee City Nespelem
Can people swim in grand coulee dam?
...No because it is werey dangerous to swim, i n the gran coulee dam
What towns would grand coulee dam flood if breaks?
Coulee Dam, Elmer City, Nespelum, etc.
When was grand coulee dam completed?
1942
How much was the grand coulee dam?
This much.
