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	History of BC Dams
		Dams have been built for a range of purposes and are managed by a variety of entities, including BC Hydro (a provincial crown corporation), private corporations, municipalities, and private citizens.
		In all cases, dam owners are clearly responsible for the safe operation and maintenance of their dams.
		Under the provincial Water Act, a dam owner is held financially liable for any damage to land and property resulting from failure of their dam.
	www.recovery.bcit.ca /history.html (726 words)

	Revelstoke, British Columbia - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Revelstoke was founded in the 1880s when the Canadian Pacific Railway(CPR) was built through the area; mining was an important early industry.
		East of Revelstoke are the Selkirk Mountains and Glacier National Park, penetrated by Rogers Pass used by the Trans-Canada Highway and the Canadian Pacific Railway.
		Revelstoke is also the location of the Revelstoke Dam which was contructed on the Columbia River, and completed in 1984.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Revelstoke (423 words)

	What is Civil Engineering ? (Site not responding. Last check: )
		The gravity dam uses the dead weight of the dam to resist the hydrostatic force of the water.
		Revelstoke Dam, one of North America's largest and most modern hydro-electric developments, is located only a few minutes drive north of Revelstoke, British Columbia.
		The arch dam is used in tall rocky gorges and is curved facing the reservoir so as to transmit the major part of the water load to the abutments and to keep the masonry joints closed tight.
	www.eng.ucalgary.ca /CSCE-Students/structural_dams_masonry.htm (502 words)

	Revelstoke (Site not responding. Last check: )
		It is situated on the COLUMBIA RIVER between the Selkirk and Monashee mountains, 415 km by road west of Calgary, Alta, and on the Trans-Canada Highway at the western entrance to ROGERS PASS and Mount Revelstoke and Glacier national parks.
		In 1899 Revelstoke became the mountain divisional centre for the CPR, and for many years it was the western entrance to the old Big Bend Highway along the Columbia River through the Selkirk Mountains.
		Revelstoke Dam, the highest concrete dam in Canada, is located 5 km north.
	www.thecanadianencyclopedia.com /index.cfm?PgNm=TCE&ArticleId=A0006798 (213 words)

	BC Hydro - Recreation Areas - Revelstoke Dam Visitor Centre
		Revelstoke Dam is Canada's second generating project on the Columbia River and one of four dams in B.C. that regulate the flow of the Columbia.
		Three of the dams, Mica, Hugh Keenleyside and Duncan, were built as a result of the Columbia River Treaty, signed by Canada and the United States in 1964.
		The hydroelectric complex comprises a 175 m high concrete gravity dam in Little Dalles Canyon, a 122 m high earthfill dam on the west bank of the river, and a powerhouse in the riverbed, immediately downstream of the concrete dam.
	www.bchydro.com /recreation/southern/southern1205.html (644 words)

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	Dams of the Columbia Basin
		The dam operates in balance with the Mica reservoir but was not constructed under the terms of the1964 Columbia River Treaty with the U.S. Revelstoke Dam.
		The storage dams ensure the necessary amount of water will be in the riverbed to meet hydroelectric demands regardless of season within the basin and beyond its borders.
		Duncan is a forty-mile high earthfill dam that was built to provide storage (it does not have a powerhouse).
	www.ccrh.org /comm/river/dams9.htm (474 words)

	Revelstoke Dam - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Revelstoke Dam is a hydroelectric dam spanning the Columbia River, 5 kilometres (3 miles) north of Revelstoke, British Columbia, Canada.
		The powerhouse was completed in 1984 and has a generating capacity of 1,980 megawatts (MW).
		The reservoir behind the dam is named Revelstoke Reservoir.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Revelstoke_Dam (81 words)

	Canadian Electricity Association (Site not responding. Last check: )
		REVELSTOKE — BC Hydro is undertaking dam safety work at Revelstoke Dam to obtain information about the materials surrounding the existing instrumentation at the crest of the earthfill dam.
		BC Hydro’s comprehensive dam safety program reviews the physical characteristics of all of BC Hydro’s facilities, along with operations, maintenance and surveillance procedures, to ensure that the highest safety standards are being met.
		The Revelstoke Dam and Generating Station, completed in 1984, is 175 metres in height, produces an average of 7,817 GWh annually and has a generating capacity of 1,980 megawatts (MW).
	www.canelect.ca /English/News2004/BCHydro36.html (310 words)

	A Tourists Guide To Revelstoke BC and Mount Revelstoke National Park
		Revelstoke is a small city nestled in a valley.
		Besides mountain climbing, Revelstoke is famous for snowmobiling and hiking.
		With two large Dam created lakes there is plenty of water for that avid fisherman or for just cruising the lakes.
	www.angelfire.com /bc2/revelstoke (233 words)

	State of Water Quality of Columbia River at Revelstoke
		The City of Revelstoke and surrounding regions are located in the interior of eastern British Columbia, approximately 220 km north from the Canadian - American international boundary.
		The Revelstoke Dam, located five km upstream from the City, was completed in 1984.
		The Mica Dam is located 130 km north from the Revelstoke Dam, and is the tallest dam in B.C. at 196.6 m.
	wlapwww.gov.bc.ca /wat/wq/quality/revelstoke/revelstoke-01.htm (359 words)

	MAJOR ATTRACTIONS - Revelstoke Vacation Guide
		BC Hydro's Revelstoke Dam, one of North America's largest and most modern hydro-electric developments, is located only a few minutes drive north of Revelstoke.
		The tour includes an elevator trip to the dam crest lookout located at the top of the 175 meter high concrete dam.
		The Hydro dam is open from May to mid-October.
	www.revelstokecc.bc.ca /vacation/dam.htm (120 words)

	Revelstoke Photo Album - More Photos! (Site not responding. Last check: )
		This park has a scenic drive that goes all the way to the peak of Mt. Revelstoke, however, their Spring was quite cool so the snow pack is still pretty intense.
		Revelstoke is also a famous railroad town along the route of the Canadian Pacific Railway that stretches from Calgary to Vancouver.
		Adjacent to the town of Revelstoke is the Columbia River (yes, the same one that goes through the Pacific Northwest).
	www.concentric.net /~johnmc/excellent/revel/album_2.html (225 words)

	Revelstoke BC bed and breakfast accommodation lodging
		One of Revelstoke`s best kept secrets is the 18 hole riverside golf course, with the majestic mountains as a backdrop makes this a golfer`s paradise.
		Revelstoke has many major attractions for you to enjoy.
		The Revelstoke Hydro Dam has a very interesting self-guided tour, including many displays, exhibits, and even a lookout from the top of the dam.
	www.bedandbreakfastrevelstoke.ca (796 words)

	Revelstoke Information
		The town is situated on the Columbia River in between the Selkirk and Monashee chain of mountains and is therefore called “the alpine town”.
		Revelstoke was one of the first places in British Columbia with a power supply.
		The dam is located 8 km north of the town and is 470 m wide, 175 m high and supplies a power of 1860 mega watt.
	www.home.zonnet.nl /malibusoftware/Revelstoke/ERevelstokeInfo.htm (299 words)

	Mountain Resort Guide Summer Overview
		Revelstoke, located on the Columbia River, has a rich history to go with its spectacular scenery.
		Tucked between the Selkirk and the Monashee mountains, its breathtaking surroundings have caused Revelstoke to be proclaimed "The Capital of Canada's Alps." And with Mount Revelstoke and Glacier national parks nearby the recreational opportunities are endless.
		Revelstoke Dam, on the Columbia River, is one of North America's largest and most modern hydroelectric projects.
	mountainresortguide.com /sumovu.cfm/bc117.htm (357 words)

	Halcyon Days: Launch (Site not responding. Last check: )
		The dam is about 90 miles north of the town of Revelstoke, so boat and tow vehicles should be topped off there before heading north.
		The next lake down the Columbia is Lake Revelstoke, which extends 130 km from Revelstoke Dam, to the tailrace of Mica Dam.
		Revelstoke Dam is 400 feet high and has an interesting tour and visitor center.
	www.geocities.com /bill_fiero/upcol.htm (2561 words)

	ATTRACTIONS - Revelstoke KOA Campground - RV sites, tenting, in a mountain setting just East of Revelstoke BC (Site not responding. Last check: )
		The Revelstoke Railway Museum is one of the best of its type in the world.
		With the majestic Monashee and Selkirk Mountains as a backdrop, the Revelstoke Golf Club was established in 1924 and it has been described as "a gem of a course".
		Revelstoke is very fortunate to be the home of two spectacular National Parks - Mount Revelstoke National Park and Glacier National Park.
	www.revelstokekoa.com /attract.htm (368 words)

	CBFWCP : About
		The Hugh Keenleyside Dam is constructed, flooding the Upper and Lower Arrow two lakes to create one reservoir of water and eliminating an estimated 30% of spawning/rearing habitat.
		Revelstoke Dam is constructed, flooding 150 km of mainstem Columbia River and 200 km of tributaries, and significantly impacting fish stocks and habitat over a 11,560 hectare area.
		Cumulative impact of dams was the estimated loss of 66% of the bull trout population.
	www.cbfishwildlife.org /about/facts.php (683 words)

	Revelstoke BC - BC Rockies - Accommodations - Alpine Skiing - Mountaineering - Snowmobile Trails
		The alpine city of Revelstoke, nestled between the Monashee and Selkirk mountain ranges, has something for everyone, whether it is summer or winter.
		Revelstoke is also easily accessible from the Okanagan by taking Highway 97 (Hwy 97a from Vernon on) north to Hwy 1 and then head east or from the Kootenays by taking Highway 95 north to Golden and heading west on Highway 1.
		The Revelstoke Dam offers free tours from mid-March to late October giving the curious an opportunity to gaze down its sheer sides.
	www.bctravel.com /revelstoke (456 words)

	TransCanadaHighway.com Revelstoke, British Columbia
		The 18 hole Revelstoke Golf Course along the Columbia River on the north side of town is popular in summer, and is used for cross-country skiing in winter.
		The dam creates Lake Revelstoke which continues for 120 kilometres (with average width of 1 kilometre) until the Mica Dam to the north.
		The dam is 242 metres high and is the highest earth-filled dam in North America, and the 11th highest in the world.
	www.transcanadahighway.com /BC/Revelstoke.htm (886 words)

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		Revelstoke was 100 years young in 1999, and takes pride in both our man-made and natural heritage.
		Revelstoke will be a leader in achieving a sustainable community by balancing environmental, social, and economic values within a local, regional and global context.
		Both upstream and downstream from The Revelstoke Dam (links under construction) and Mica Dam (links also under construction) - I told you the Columbia was a powerful river - community committees have volunteered to ensure the future of the resource and many species for generations yet to come.
	www.geocities.com /hanfox/homepage1.html (1363 words)

	Virtual Reality Panoramas of Dams and Powerhouses (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Revelstoke Dam on the Columbia River, near Revelstoke, British Columbia.
		The spillway and fish ladder at Bonneville Dam, Oregon.
		American Falls Dam, where the falls used to be, American Falls, Idaho.
	www.virtualguidebooks.com /ThematicLists/Dams.html (153 words)

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		The Mica and Revelstoke hydroelectric dams are in this region.
		Mica dam was the last dam constructed as part of the Columbia River Treaty.
		The Revelstoke Dam began operation in 1985 and is one of the largest modern hydroelectric developments in the world.
	collections.ic.gc.ca /folksong/game/regions/regn_snap/r_colshu.htm (310 words)

	Revelstoke : Attractions (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Touring The Dams -- The Columbia River has the steepest descent of any large river in North America, and in terms of volume, is the continent's third-largest river, making it irresistible to hydroelectric dam builders.
		Two of the many electricity-generating dams on the river are near Revelstoke, and both are open for tours.
		Revelstoke Dam, 4km (2 1/2 miles) north of Revelstoke on Highway 23, is 470m (1,541 ft.) across and 175m (574 ft.) high.
	www.frommers.com /destinations/print-narrative.cfm?destID=1293&catID=1293010029 (392 words)

	Living Landscapes
		The dam and powerplant, which are owned by Cominco, are located 3 km upstream of the confluence of the Kootenay and Columbia River.
		Mica and Revelstoke Units 5 and 6 would be installed in response to a domestic or an export need for additional peaking capacity.
		The Review also concluded that the lead times associated with Revelstoke and Mica should be reduced by completing all prerequisites for construction and thereby retain an option for a 1999 in-service date, and that additional planning studies need to be undertaken to review the future schedule of projects.
	www.livinglandscapes.bc.ca /cbasin/socio/devprgrm.htm (870 words)

	Our Scenic Tour of 2001 (Site not responding. Last check: )
		After we visited Revelstoke Dam on the 17th, we drove to Kamloops for the night, and then on to Vancouver on the 18th.
		Later this trip we toured Bonneville Dam, the dam closest to the Pacific Ocean on the Columbia.
		The lower stream dams such, as Bonneville and Dalles, are relatively short dams that provide power, but are principally for improved river navigation.
	lewbar.tripod.com /2001/OurScenicTourof2001.htm (1385 words)

	Revelstoke Dam. The Columbia Gazetteer of North America. 2000
		Revelstoke Dam, on Columbia R., SE B.C., Canada, at Revelstoke.
		Dam is designed to withstand water surges from potential rock slides.
		Reservoir runs N 84 mi/135 km to Mica Dam.
	www.bartleby.com /69/34/R02134.html (82 words)

	Boating British Columbia's Shuswap and Thompson Nicola
		This was the start of a mega hydro electric power project that eventually built dams and reservoirs, flooding and closing the Big Bend Highway, flooding small communities, a hot springs pool, and the road between Golden and Valemount.
		The community of Revelstoke and it's surrounding area means great hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding, golfing, and canoeing.
		Revelstoke and area have top notch facilities, hotel and motel accommodations, RV and tenting campgrounds, restaurants, pubs, shopping and other needs.
	www.bcadventure.com /adventure/boating/high_country/hilrglk.htm (651 words)

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