Twin Falls (Washington)

Twin Falls
Lower Fall of the Twin Falls
Location southeast of North Bend, Washington
Coordinates 47°26′44″N 121°41′47″W / 47.44542°N 121.69638°W / 47.44542; -121.69638Coordinates: 47°26′44″N 121°41′47″W / 47.44542°N 121.69638°W / 47.44542; -121.69638
Type Fan
Elevation 869 feet[1]
Total height 135ft
Number of drops 1
Average width 30ft
Watercourse South Fork of Snoqualmie River

Twin Falls is a waterfall on the South fork of the Snoqualmie River,[2] off exit 34 on I-90 in the Olallie State Park. Twin Falls features a well-hidden underground run-of-the-river hydroelectric project that generates 24 MW of electricity.[3] The powerhouse is located 325 feet below ground.

See also

References

  1. ↑ "Twin Falls". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey.
  2. ↑ "Twin Falls (Waterfalls of the Pacific Northwest)".
  3. ↑ "Twin Falls Hydroelectric Project". Archived from the original on 2016-03-04.


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