Diablo Lake
Introduction '''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  above sea level. Diablo Lake is part of the Skagit River Hydroelectric Project and managed by Seattle City Light.
History  The Skagit Valley was formed via runoff from Cordilleran Glacier. The turquoise hue of the lake's water is attributed to surrounding glaciers grinding rocks into glacial flour that stays suspended in the lake.===Diablo Dam===The Diablo Dam is a part of the Skagit River Hydroelectric Project, which is owned and operated by Seattle City Light. Construction finished in 1930 and the dam became operational in 1936.File:Diablo Dam (2010).jpg|2010 Diablo DamFile:257 Diablo Dam, Skagit Power Project, WA 1948 (22743897042).jpg|Diablo Dam Skagit Power Project 1948File:Diablo Dam from northwest side.jpg|Northwest side view of dam File:Diablo Dam, 1931 (50237076426).jpg|1931, one year after opening Diablo Dam
Recreation Birds eye view of the lake and the surrounding forest and mountains'''Diablo Lake Trail''' is the main hike surrounding the lake. It is a moderately difficult 7.6 mile hike that reaches approximately 1,300 feet.===Fishing===The lake holds rainbow, coastal cutthroat, brook, and bull trout. Two-pole fishing is prohibited at Diablo Lake.
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External links ** Ross Lake National Recreation Area* Seattle City Light tours