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I visited the Hoover Dam on a trip to the USA back
in 2003. This is an amazing structure.
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The Hoover Dam
Here you can see the scale of the dam.
July 2003. |
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The Hoover Dam Road
When I visited, the dam bypass was not
yet built, so this was still the main road.
July 2003. |
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The Towers 1
These under water towers feed water into
the hydroelectric power station within the
dam. July 2003. |
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The Towers 2
A closer view of some of the towers.
July 2003. |
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The Towers 3
A closer view of a single tower. I love
the 1930's style! July 2003. |
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The Towers 4
The towers on the opposite side. July
2003. |
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The Towers 5
Another look at the towers, from the
other side. July 2003. |
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The River Below
Taken from the dam, here you can see the
Colorado River below.
July 2003. |
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The Turbines
Taken during a tour of the dam. This room
will be familiar to anyone who has played
"Duke Nukem Forever!" July 2003. |
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Pylons
Here you can see the pylons and cables
from the power station.
July 2003. |
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