Skagit River Hydroelectric Project
Skagit River and Newhalem Creek Hydroelectric Projects | |
| Location | Whatcom County, Washington |
|---|---|
| Nearest city | Newhalem, Washington |
| Area | 42 acres (17.0 ha) |
| Built | 1917 |
| Architect | Lars Jorgenson |
| Architectural style | Classical Revival, Bungalow/American craftsman, Industrial |
| MPS | Hydroelectric Power Plants in Washington State, 1890–1938 MPS |
| NRHP reference No. | 96000416 (original) 11000016 (increase) |
| Significant dates | |
| Added to NRHP | April 26, 1996 |
| Boundary increase | February 11, 2011 |
The Skagit River Hydroelectric Project is a series of dams with hydroelectric power-generating stations on the Skagit River in the north of the U.S. state of Washington. The project is owned and operated by Seattle City Light to provide electric power for the City of Seattle and surrounding communities.
As of 2024, the Skagit Hydroelectric Project accounts for 17.5 percent of Seattle City Light's energy resources.