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Work was begun in 1917 on a six-mile tunnel through Diablo Canyon and following construction of a powerhouse.
Work crews had to conquer severe weather and mountain conditions, while Seattle City Light officials had to deal with politics and diplomacy.
The dam was finished in 1930, and began generating electricity in 1936.
DIABLO DAM
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 huge proportion of its power
requirements.
Work was begun in 1917 on a six-mile tunnel through Diablo Canyon and following construction of a powerhouse.
Work crews had to conquer severe weather and mountain conditions, while Seattle City Light officials had to deal with politics and diplomacy.
The dam was finished in 1930, and began generating electricity in 1936.
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