Similkameen River
| Similkameen River | |
|---|---|
The Similkameen River near Keremeos | |
| Location | |
| Country | Canada, United States |
| State | Washington |
| Province | British Columbia |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Length | 197 km (122 mi) |
| Basin size | 7,600 km2 (2,900 sq mi) |
The Similkameen River runs through southern British Columbia, Canada, eventually discharging into the Okanagan River near Oroville, Washington, in the United States. Through the Okanagan River, it drains to the Columbia River. The river is said to be named for an indigenous people called Similkameigh, meaning "treacherous waters".
The river is dammed by the Enloe Dam, a hydroelectric power project near Oroville. Construction on the dam began in 1916 and was completed in 1923.