Sunday, September 27, 2026

Investigation identifies likely cause of Wanapum Dam fracture

BEVERLY, Wash.— Preliminary results of an extensive 11-week investigation by Grant PUD and its consultants has determined that the primary contributing factor to a fracture developing within the dam's spillway, was a mathematical error during the pre-construction design of Wanapum Dam.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO