Recreational Activities:
- Biking
- Boating
- Camping
- Fishing
- Hiking
- Interpretive Programs
- Picnicking
- Recreational Vehicles
- Visitor Center
- Water Sports
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Chief Joseph Dam and Rufus Woods LakeDescriptionWith a total of 27 generating units, Chief Joseph Dam is the second-largest hydropower producer in the United States -- second only to Grand Coulee Dam. The power plant produces enough power to supply the electrical needs of over 1.5 million people.
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Address:P.O. Box 1120Bridgeport,WA,98813-1120 Phone: (509) 686-5501 Directions:Chief Joseph Dam is located in Bridgeport, WA. From Grand Coulee, drive 22 miles west on WA 174 to WA 17. Drive 16 miles west on WA 17 to the Columbia River. Or from Wenatchee, WA, drive 73 miles north on US 97, then 8 miles east on WA 17.Additional Information:Chief Joseph Dam and Rufus Woods Lake Web SiteWeather Information:Weekly National Weather Service Forecast for Bridgeport,WAThere is no live information from National Weather Service |
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