West Fork of the Hoquiam Dam Removal and Water Supply Source Replacement
The City of Hoquiam, Washington, constructed a concrete dam on the West Fork of the Hoquiam River in 1956 to supply drinking water to its residents and is now working to remove this aging dam, restore the stream, and develop an alternative drinking-water source. In conjunction with dam removal, the City plans to replace the surface water intake with groundwater wells to improve the water supply and water quality. Removal of the dam will restore natural alluvial processes and improve streamflows, benefiting native fish species including salmon, which are experiencing dramatic declines. Additionally, this project will remove the necessity of dealing with aging infrastructure while providing the City with a more reliable water supply.
