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Overview | == Overview == | ||
The Prosser Reach is approximately 9 miles long beginning just below the Yakima/Benton County border at river mile 51 and ending at Snipes Creek at river mile 41.8. | The Prosser Reach is approximately 9 miles long beginning just below the Yakima/Benton County border at river mile 51 and ending at Snipes Creek at river mile 41.8. | ||
Tributaries | == Tributaries == | ||
Spring and Snipes Creeks | Spring and Snipes Creeks | ||
Facilities | == Facilities == | ||
Prosser Diversion Dam at river mile 47 | Prosser Diversion Dam at river mile 47 | ||
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Hydrology | == Hydrology == | ||
Flow | Flow | ||
Target flows below Prosser and Sunnyside diversion dams were established under the authority of Federal Congressional legislation [https://www.usbr.gov/pn/programs/yrbwep/authorization/amended-legislation.pdf (Title XII; Public Law 103-434)] | Target flows below Prosser and Sunnyside diversion dams were established under the authority of Federal Congressional legislation [https://www.usbr.gov/pn/programs/yrbwep/authorization/amended-legislation.pdf (Title XII; Public Law 103-434)] | ||
Initial target flows ranged from 300 and 600 depending on water supply estimates. | |||
== Habitat Conditions == | |||
== Fish Use == | |||
Fall Chinook | Fall Chinook | ||
Revision as of 18:16, 8 August 2025
Overview
The Prosser Reach is approximately 9 miles long beginning just below the Yakima/Benton County border at river mile 51 and ending at Snipes Creek at river mile 41.8.
Tributaries
Spring and Snipes Creeks
Facilities
Prosser Diversion Dam at river mile 47
Chandler Canal
Prosser Sewer Treatment Plant
Prosser Hatchery and Enumeration Facility
Hydrology
Flow
Target flows below Prosser and Sunnyside diversion dams were established under the authority of Federal Congressional legislation (Title XII; Public Law 103-434)
Initial target flows ranged from 300 and 600 depending on water supply estimates.
Habitat Conditions
Fish Use
Fall Chinook
Spring Chinook
Sockeye Salmon
Coho Salmon
Steelhead Trout
Bull Trout
Lamprey
Pikeminnow
Smallmouth Bass