Elwha Dam - Dams (sitios de interés)

The Elwha Dam can be found in the state of Washington. It was built in 1911 however, the damage that it inflicted on the environment created a movement to remove the dam. On September 27, 2011 removal of the dam began and it is still underway although the completion is believed to be close. Two years following the completion of the removal, the river will begin to restore itself to natural conditions. Sediment discharge rates will increase, resulting in restored and rejuvenated habitats downstream from the dams. Fish will also return to the upper area of the river as soon as a year after the removal is finished.