| Little Falls Hydroelectric Power Plant | |
| Nearest City: | Reardan, Washington |
| Coordinates: | 47.8314°N -117.9167°W |
| Built: | 1907-10 |
| Builder: | Washington Water Power Co. |
| Architecture: | Classical Revival, Neoclassical |
| Added: | December 15, 1988 |
| Area: | 12acres |
| Mpsub: | Hydroelectric Power Plants in Washington State, 1890--1938 MPS |
| Refnum: | 88002737 |
The Little Falls Hydroelectric Power Plant, on the Spokane River near Reardan, Washington, about 30miles west of Spokane was built during 1907–10. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1988. The listing included one contributing building and seven contributing structures on 12acres. The area spans the border of Lincoln County, Washington and Stevens County, Washington.
It includes a 1716feet dam.[1]
It was described as "a significant low head hydroelectric installation from the early 20th century. Built in 1907-1910, the plant was the firstlarge-scale regional generating facility constructed by the Washington Water Power Company. As such, the plant was critical to the growth of industry and agriculture in the Inland Empire. In addition, the powerhouse is an architecturally significant example of industrial design from the period."[1]