Diablo Hydroelectric Dam | river, hydroelectric power station/plant

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Construction of Diablo Dam was begun in 1927, five miles upstream from Gorge Dam. Diablo Dam was completed in 1930, and at that time was the tallest dam in the world at 389 feet (119 meters). However, the dam produced no electricity for Seattle until 1936.

The Diablo Dam produces 169.3 Megawatts
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Coordinates:   48°42'50"N   121°7'55"W
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