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Type of dam

imageID: 22435
Description: Type of dam
Keywords: dam
Photographer: C.K. Cooperrider & W.J. Cribbs
Original collection id: 307637
Media: Black and white print
Collection: Sierra Ancha Historical Images
Quality: 3
Location: Gila N. F.; NM; USA
Date(mm/dd/yyyy): 12/08/1933
Comments: Low, long dam, sausage type. Note complete silt fill from one storm. Silt fill of next dam downstream expected to cover toe of this dam; however, best to provide toe or mat. Silver City watershed.
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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