Lake Wallula Explained

Lake Wallula
Location:Washington / Oregon,
United States
Coords:45.9364°N -119.2978°W
Type:reservoir
Outflow:Columbia River
Basin Countries:United States
Elevation:340feet
Pushpin Map:Oregon#Washington#USA
Pushpin Label Position:bottom
Pushpin Map Alt:Location of Lake Wallula in Oregon and Washington, USA.

Lake Wallula is a reservoir on the Columbia River in the United States, between the U.S. states of Washington and Oregon. It was created in 1954 with the construction of McNary Dam. It reaches from McNary Dam near the city of Umatilla, Oregon, to the Tri-Cities of Washington.

Lake Wallula is part of the vast Columbia Basin, a region renowned for its agricultural productivity, hydroelectric power generation, and a destination for recreational activities.[1]

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Lake Wallula - Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife . 11 January 2024.