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The dam on the Columbia river is the largest concrete structure in the United States. Charles Hubbard provides history, photographs and bibliography.
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Grand Coulee Dam Home Page There are parts of our culture that stink with phoniness. But we can do some wonderful things too. That dam is one of them. If our generation has anything good to offer history, it's that dam. Why, the thing is...Historical overview of this dam built in 1920 and designed by Joseph Barlow Lippincott (1864-1942) in the Pacific Southwest, from the United States Department of Agriculture.
http://www.r5.fs.fed.us/heritage/065.HTM
Includes the history of the 1953 flooding in The Netherlands and series of dams created to prevent this from happening again.
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Deltawerken Welkom op Deltawerken.Com Online wordt mede gefinancierd door de Stimuleringsregeling Digitale Pioniers Welkom op de Nieuwe 160;website van Deltawerken.Com Brouwersdam Sinds februari 2004 is er hard gewerkt aan een nieuwe versie van de website Deltawerken Online. De site, die onder leiding van de Stichting...Donald Jackson of the History Department, Lafayette College, describes his book on John S. Eastwood and the control of water in the American West. Excerpts and illustrations.
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Building the Ultimate Dam The author would appreciate any comments you might have about this Webpage or (more importantly) The Book itself. Please reach me at jacksond@lafayette.edu According to Web Counter people have visited this page since February 19, 1996. Last Updated: February 9,...Gujarat State considers a proposed tidal power dam at the Gulf of Khambhat, India. Includes history, benefits and technical features.
http://www.kalpasar.gujarat.gov.in/
Professional organization advancing the technology of dam engineering and safety; fostering socially and environmentally responsible water resources projects; and promoting awareness of the benefits of dams. Previously known as United States Committee on Large Dams (USCOLD).
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USSD United States Society on Dams Home Page Examines contemporary dam issues, such as dam safety, environmental impacts and dam decommissioning Publishes technical reports and contributes to ICOLD publications Distributes ICOLD Publications within the United States. Participates in and contributes to international seminars on dams Holds an Annual...