Glines Canyon Dam, Historic dam site in Olympic National Park, United States.
The Glines Canyon Dam stretched 210 feet high across the Elwha River, creating Lake Mills reservoir in Clallam County, Washington.
Engineers P.M. Thebo, W.B. McMillan, W.A. Whitmire, H.R. Stevens, and H. Schorer designed the concrete arch dam, which operated from 1927 until 2014.
The National Register of Historic Places recognized the Glines Canyon Hydroelectric Power Plant district in 1988 for its engineering significance.
Visitors access the dam site through a 3.4-mile trail from Madison Falls parking lot, leading to an overlook with views of the canyon.
The complete removal of the dam in 2014 represents the largest dam removal project in United States history, restoring natural salmon habitats.
Location: Clallam County
GPS coordinates: 48.00190,-123.60000
Latest update: May 22, 2025 10:32
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