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Which British Columbia dams are part of the Columbia River system?
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Columbia River
Columbia River Gorge, Oregon-Washington border.
Under the Columbia River Treaty, Canada committed to constructing three large storage dams in British Columbia to manage water flow and hydroelectric power for the Columbia River system.12
The dams located in British Columbia that are part of this system include:
- Mica Dam3
- Hugh Keenleyside Dam3
- Duncan Dam3
Additionally, the Revelstoke Dam is also situated on the Columbia River within the province. While the treaty specifically mandated the construction of three large dams to facilitate upstream storage, these structures collectively serve as vital components of the river's hydroelectric and flood-control infrastructure.324