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Making America's Best Idea Even Better
Lake Roosevelt National Recreation AreaLake Roosevelt with smooth water, like glass.
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Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area
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In 1941 the Grand Coulee Dam was built on the Columbia River as part of the Columbia River Basin project, creating a 130-mile long lake. Named for President Franklin D. Roosevelt, Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area provides opportunities for boating, fishing, swimming, camping, canoeing, hunting and visiting historic Fort Spokane and St. Paul's Mission.
 
View of the Grand Coulee Dam from the down river side.
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Grand Coulee Dam
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Construction equipment for clearing the lakebed  

Did You Know?
When the Grand Coulee Dam was finished and the lake filled, 11 towns were submerged. Every structure was cleared or burned. Soon, the rising waters covered the forlorn concrete foundations with water and darkness. Some towns died, others were built above the new lake, replacing what was lost.

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Last Updated: December 12, 2006 at 10:23 EST