Easton Diversion Dam

Easton Diversion Dam
Easton Diversion Dam
LocationKittitas County, Washington
Coordinates47°14′28″N 121°11′13″W / 47.241°N 121.187°W / 47.241; -121.187
Construction began1928
Opening date1929
Dam and spillways
ImpoundsYakima River
Height66 feet (20 m)
Length248 feet (76 m)
Reservoir
CreatesLake Easton
Total capacity3,992 acre feet

The Easton Diversion Dam is a diversion dam on the Yakima River In western Kittitas County near Easton, Washington. The dam is 66 feet (20 m) high, and 248 feet (76 m) long along the crest.

Construction of the dam began in 1928 and was completed the next year. It is currently owned by the Bureau of Reclamation and operated by the Kittitas Reclamation District.