Dams and Resevoirs
Is a dam architecture? Or, is it a marvel of engineering having little to do with art? You decide: Here are facts and photos for a few of the world's most famous dams and resevoirs.
What is a Levee?
Defininition of the term "levee" with examples, links, and resources.
Defininition of the term "levee" with examples, links, and resources.
Parker Dam
From your Guide to Phoenix, Arizona, a photo tour of the 856-feet long Parker Dam, located on the border between Arizona and California. The dam was constructed in 1938 to bring both power and drinking water to Southern California.
From your Guide to Phoenix, Arizona, a photo tour of the 856-feet long Parker Dam, located on the border between Arizona and California. The dam was constructed in 1938 to bring both power and drinking water to Southern California.
Building Big: Dams
From the Public Broadcasting television show "Building Big," an introduction to dam construction with links to information about some of the world's largest dams.
From the Public Broadcasting television show "Building Big," an introduction to dam construction with links to information about some of the world's largest dams.
Dams and Hydropower
From your Guide to Geography, a directory of the world's greatest dams and hydroelectric plants.
From your Guide to Geography, a directory of the world's greatest dams and hydroelectric plants.
Grand Coulee Dam
From a personal Web site, photos and construction information for the Grand Coulee Dam and the Lake Roosevelt irrigation project in the Western USA.
From a personal Web site, photos and construction information for the Grand Coulee Dam and the Lake Roosevelt irrigation project in the Western USA.
Lower Colorado River Authority
The Lower Colorado River Authority operates six dams on lower Colorado River in Central Texas. Here are facts and photos.
The Lower Colorado River Authority operates six dams on lower Colorado River in Central Texas. Here are facts and photos.