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Cushman Dam No. 2 is a 
hydroelectric dam
Hydroelectricity, or hydroelectric power, is electricity generated from hydropower (water power). Hydropower supplies one sixth of the world's electricity, almost 4500 TWh in 2020, which is more than all other renewable sources combined and ...
on the North Fork of the Skokomish River
The Skokomish River is a river in Mason County, Washington, United States. It is the largest river flowing into Hood Canal, a western arm of Puget Sound. From its source at the confluence of the North and South Forks the main stem Skokomish River ...
in Mason County, Washington
Mason County is a county located in the U.S. state of Washington. As of the 2020 census, the population was 65,726. The county seat and only incorporated city is Shelton. The county was formed out of Thurston County on March 13, 1854. Original ...
, United States, forming Lake Kokanee
Lake Kokanee, also known as Lower Lake Cushman, is a 150-acre (607,000 m²) reservoir on the North Fork of the Skokomish River in Mason County, Washington. The lake is maintained by Cushman Dam No. 2, providing electric power, electrical power to ...
. Built in 1930, its three 27,000 kilowatt generators provide 233 million kilowatt-hours annually to the Tacoma Power
Tacoma Power is a public utility providing electrical power to Tacoma, Washington and the surrounding areas. Tacoma Power serves the cities of Tacoma, University Place, Fircrest, and Fife, and also provides service to parts of Steilacoom, L ...
system. Along with Cushman Dam No. 1
Cushman Dam No. 1 is a Hydroelectricity, hydroelectric dam on the North Fork of the Skokomish River in Mason County, Washington, which in derogation of the natural and treaty rights of the Native inhabitants impounded and enlarged the formerly nat ...
, it is part of Tacoma Power's Cushman Project.
Construction began in 1929 and power production began in December 1930. The dam is long, wide at the top and at the base. It is 235 feet tall. Its reservoir, Lake Kokanee, is long.
See also
*Cushman Dam No. 1
Cushman Dam No. 1 is a Hydroelectricity, hydroelectric dam on the North Fork of the Skokomish River in Mason County, Washington, which in derogation of the natural and treaty rights of the Native inhabitants impounded and enlarged the formerly nat ...
*National Register of Historic Places listings in Mason County, Washington
Current listings
References
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Mason
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External links
*Historic American Engineering Record
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(HAER) documentation, filed under North Fork Skokomish River, Hoodsport, Mason County, WA:
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Dams in Washington (state)
Historic American Engineering Record in Washington (state)
Hydroelectric power plants in Washington (state)
Buildings and structures in Mason County, Washington
United States power company dams
Dams completed in 1930
Dams on the National Register of Historic Places in Washington (state)
National Register of Historic Places in Mason County, Washington
Energy infrastructure completed in 1930
Neoclassical architecture in Washington (state)
Historic districts on the National Register of Historic Places in Washington (state)
Tacoma Public Utilities
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