Diablo Dam is one of three dams along the upper Skagit River in Whatcom County, Washington and part of the Skagit River Hydroelectric Project that supplies Seattle with a large proportion of its power needs. Work was begun in 1917 on a six-mile tunnel through Diablo Canyon and subsequent construction of a powerhouse. Work crews had to overcome extreme weather and mountain conditions, while Seattle City Light officials had to deal with politics and diplomacy. The dam was completed in 1930, and began generating electricity after completion of the powerhouse in 1936.
The result was a power-generating dam that holds a reservoir known as Diablo Lake. At the time it was completed, Diablo Dam, at 389 feet, was the tallest dam in the world.
Amazing what we built less than 100 years ago. No wonder we were the greatest nation on earth. Those manufacturing skills are lost now.
ReplyDeleteThe view across the lake and mountains is one reason to take WA20 and WA2 across the state instead of I90. Excellent motorcycle roads is another.
ReplyDeleteThe color of the lakes behind Ross and Diablo dams is worth the ride on HW/20.
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The color of the lakes behind Ross and Diablo dams is worth the ride on HW/20.
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The color of the lakes behind Ross and Diablo dams is worth the ride on HW/20.
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Sorry again..Can't figure out my multiple posts..
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