Alder Dam — 1912 & 2014


Alder Dam, 1912
Alder Dam, 1912

The Alder Dam was built twice — first in 1912 and then again in 1945.

Here’s a shot of the Alder Dam of 1912, and the one you are more familiar with.

Photo courtesy of Pat Van Eaton and Tacoma Public Utilities.

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Current Alder Dam - 1,600 feet long
Current Alder Dam – 1,600 feet long

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