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Type of dam

imageID: 22376
Description: Type of dam
Keywords: dam
Photographer: W.J. Cribbs
Original collection id: 321755
Media: Black and white print
Collection: Sierra Ancha Historical Images
Quality: 3
Location: Tonto Basin; AZ; USA
Date(yyyy): 1935
Comments: A unique type of check dam in the Tonto Basin region. The sacks are filled with sand and cement in a ratio of 10 to 1. This is a type of construction that may be used where rocks are not available.
Citation: Use of this image is governed by Creative Commons CC BY. If you use the image, please include the following citation:

Olberding, Susan D.; Huebner, Daniel P.; Edminster, Carleton B. 2007. Sierra Ancha Experimental Forest historical photographs. Fort Collins, CO: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Rocky Mountain Research Station. https://doi.org/10.2737/RDS-2007-0006


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