Demolition Of Washington’s Condit Dam Nearing Completion

By Northwest News Network

Federal regulators have granted a short extension to complete the removal of Condit Dam on southwest Washington’s White Salmon River. Originally, demolition crews were supposed to be done with the nearly year-long project by Friday.

The hydropower dam’s owner asked for and received a two week extension from the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. Portland-based utility PacifiCorp now has until Sept 15th to take out the last bits of what was once 125-foot tall Condit Dam.

Utility spokesman Tom Gauntt says the dam is all gone except for some stubborn footings and an arch. Read more.