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Diablo Lake is a reservoir in the North Cascade mountains of northern Washington state, United States. Created by Diablo Dam , the lake is located between Ross Lake and Gorge Lake on the Skagit River at an elevation of 1,201 feet (366 m) above sea level. [ 1 ]
At the time it was completed, Diablo Dam, at 389 feet (119 m), was the tallest dam in the world. [5] Water from the dam operates two main generators, each with a capacity of 64.5 MW. [ 2 ] 48°42′51″N 121°07′52″W / 48.7143°N 121.1312°W / 48.7143; -121.1312 The dam and its original associated power generation ...
Along Ross Lake and Diablo reservoirs boat-in camping is allowed, permits are required from the Wilderness Information Center in Marblemount, Washington. Desolation Peak Lookout remains an operational fire lookout staffed each summer by fire personnel. The lookout features sweeping vistas of North Cascade peaks including Hozomeen Mountain.
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The Diablo Lake Overlook along the North Cascades Highway is at the foot of the mountain. The nearest higher peak is Colonial Peak, 4.2 miles (6.8 km) to the southwest. [1] Precipitation runoff on the east side of the mountain drains to Ross Lake via Ruby Creek, whereas the west side of the mountain drains to Diablo Lake via Thunder Creek.
Lake Cushman: Arch 43.2: 235 72 453,400 559,300 1926 Tacoma Power: Hydroelectric Cushman Dam No. 2: Mason: North Fork Skokomish River: Lake Kokanee: Arch 81.0: 175 53 8,000 9,900 1930 Tacoma Power: Hydroelectric Diablo Dam: Whatcom: Skagit River: Diablo Lake: Arch 129.0: 389 119 88,500 109,200 1930 Seattle City Light: Hydroelectric Dry Falls ...
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It rises steeply from the southwest bank of Thunder Arm of Diablo Lake, one of the artificial reservoirs on the Skagit River. It is part of a group of peaks that form the northern end of a chain running south through prized climbing destinations such as Eldorado Peak, Forbidden Peak, and Goode Mountain. Colonial Peak takes its name from the ...