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Lake Tapps is a reservoir in Pierce County, Washington. It was created in 1911 by Puget Sound Power & Light and operated for hydroelectric power until it ceased power production in 2004.
Lake Tapps is 4.5 miles long and 2.5 miles wide with a surface area of 2,750 acres, 45 miles of shoreline. Was it always a lake? No. Puget Sound Energy (PSE) built a series of dikes around four small lakes in 1911 as it prepared to generate hydroelectric power.
On Dec. 18, 2009, Cascade purchased Puget Sound Energy’s former White River – Lake Tapps Reservoir project as future, municipal drinking water supply. Use of Lake Tapps for recreation and water supply, plus restoration of the White River fishery requires a balanced, cooperative approach.
31 gru 2023 · Dating back to 1911, the oldest man-made lake in Washington is Lake Tapps. Discover more about this old reservoir below! Most access to Lake Tapps is restricted to the communities along its coastline. Lake Tapps is one of the most popular locations for water activities, including boating and kayaking.
26 wrz 2024 · Starting November 1, Cascade will actively drawdown reservoir levels to approximately 539.5 feet for the fall and winter. This allows Cascade to perform necessary maintenance on the dikes and ensures safety from wind, storm, and wave action during the winter months.
Renowned among Washington anglers, Lake Tapps is famed for tiger musky and smallmouth bass, flourishing amidst the lake’s intricate network of islands, coves, and shoals that furnish diverse habitats for various fish species.
Lake Tapps is a reservoir in Pierce County, Washington. It was created in 1911 by Puget Sound Power & Light and operated for hydroelectric power until it ceased power production in 2004.
