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The facility's highlight is the T-shaped pool, 25 yards by 25 meters. The shallow end of the pool has a depth of just over four feet, while the deep end of the pool measures 14 feet deep. The deep end houses two one-meter diving boards and one three meter board. The pool was updated with new starting blocks, diving boards, and lane markers in 1991. The diving boards are made by Duraflex and comply with NCAA regulations.
At deck level sits the locker rooms, coaches' office, and an open classroom. Locker room facilities include restrooms, showers, and plenty of locker space. The coaches' office features a large window so the pool can be monitored at all times. The classroom can be used for instructional use or for team meetings. Up above, the stands feature seating for approximately 250 spectators and has a Plexiglas railing to allow a full view of the pool below.
For decades, the Albion College swimming and diving teams called the pool in Kresge Gymnasium home. It was decided that the new facility, constructed in the 1970s, would be named in honor of W. Clark Dean, a long-time Albion College trustee and benefactor.Â
