Anderson Creek Dam Removals

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Project Update (February 6, 2025)

Project bids were opened on May 30 and Tucci & Sons Inc has been notified of selection for the project. Construction started July 24, 2024 and was completed on January 27, 2025.

Scope/Purpose

The City of Bremerton constructed two concrete and earthen dam structures on the east and west forks of Anderson Creek for a surface drinking water supply in the 1920’s. The structures were abandoned in the 1960’s and are both listed by the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) as being complete (100%) fish passage barriers.

WSDOT recently completed replacement of the existing culverts on Anderson Creek at SR-16 and Anderson Hill Road. This project builds on this work as removal of both dams and restoration of Anderson Creek will provide over 3 miles of habitat for multiple salmonid species, including ESA listed Puget Sound steelhead.     

Graphic 1. Project Location Map – Highlighted red triangles are dam locations. 

Schedule

  • Design complete – May 2024
  • Contract documents bid advertisement – Bid opening May 30, 2024
  • Construction start – July 24, 2024
  • Construction complete – January 27, 2025

Funding

The project was completed using a low interest Public Works Trust Fund (PWTF) loan and be repaid over 20 years from the Water Utility. 

PWTF Total loan amount is approximately $2,000,000.

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David Dinkuhn, PE
Project Manager
Ph: 360-473-5331
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