In King County dams are
used for water withdrawal and flood control and, to a
lesser degree, for the production of hydropower.
Dams can prevent fish from accessing spawning grounds and
destroy habitat. Their operation can alter river flows in ways
that affect salmon spawning, rearing and migration. (9 of 15)
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In King County dams are
used for water withdrawal and flood control and, to a
lesser degree, for the production of hydropower.
Dams can prevent fish from accessing spawning grounds and
destroy habitat. Their operation can alter river flows in ways
that affect salmon spawning, rearing and migration. (9 of 15)