American Lake
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About this site
American Lake sits in Pierce County, Washington, southwest of Tacoma, near Joint Base Lewis-McChord. It is a freshwater lake in the South Puget Sound lowlands, with public access points along its shoreline used by local divers and boaters. Diving here reaches a maximum depth of around 10 metres and is rated advanced. Divers have reported cold water, rapid temperature changes, and a thermocline as conditions to watch for.
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