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.

Click on images to enlarge.

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

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