| Cleveland Dam | |
|---|---|
 Cleveland Dam spillway following significant rainfall | |
| Country | Canada |
| Location | North Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada |
| Coordinates | 49°21′37″N 123°06′39″W / 49.36041°N 123.11075°W |
| Purpose | water supply |
| Construction began | 1951 |
| Opening date | 1954 |
| Operator(s) | Metro Vancouver Regional District |
| Dam and spillways | |
| Impounds | Capilano River |
| Height (foundation) | 91 metres (299 ft) |
The Cleveland Dam is a 91-metre high (299 ft)[1] concrete dam at the head of the Capilano River in Upper Capi[2]lano, North Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada that holds back Capilano Lake, also known as Capilano reservoir. Part of the Capilano River Regional Park, it stores a portion of the Lower Mainland's drinking water.[3] It captures water from one of the three Metro Vancouver watersheds. Construction was started in 1951 and completed in 1954.[4]
The dam is named after engineer Ernest Albert Cleveland who envisioned the need for the proper maintenance of a pristine and efficient water supply as well as sustainable use of water resources. He served as the first chief commissioner of the Greater Vancouver Water District from 1926 until his death in 1952.
- ^ Singh, Neil; Douglas, Ryan; Ahlfield, Steve (8 December 2005). "The case of Cleveland Dam". Water Power & Dam Construction.
- ^ "Upper Capilano". District of North Vancouver.
- ^ "Water Quality Report 2012" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2014-03-27. Retrieved 2014-03-27.
- ^ Cite error: The named reference
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