Alder

Washington — Pierce County

Location

StateWashington
CountyPierce
Coordinates46.80104, -122.31016

Physical Characteristics

NID Height330 ft
Dam Height285 ft
Dam Length1,487 ft
NID Storage241,195 acre-ft
Max Storage241,195 acre-ft
Surface Area3,065 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP Status
Last Inspection
Inspection Frequency1

Dam Information

Year Completed1945
Primary PurposeHydroelectric
Dam Type—
Owner Type—
OwnerCity of Tacoma

About This Dam Record

Dam safety data is maintained by the Army Corps of Engineers National Inventory of Dams (NID). High-hazard dams are those where failure could cause loss of life or major property damage downstream.

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