2014.003.5610 Whatshan powerhouse 1969

Accession Num: 2014.003.5610

Negative Code: F32-2

Extent:

Document Date: 1969-- - --

Donors: BC Hydro

Creators: BC Hydro

Keywords: 1960s, Arrow Lakes flooding (Columbia River Treaty), flood, Lower Arrow Lake, Needles North Road, power station, and Whatshan hydroelectric station

Locations: Needles

Physical Description:
1 b/w negative (35 mm)

Notes:
Whatshan hydroelectric station surrounded by rising waters of Lower Arrow Lake created by Hugh Keenleyside Dam, north end of Needles North Road, Needles, 1969. A new station was built on higher ground at this time.

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