IMG_7179 Glenn Canyon dam was built between 1956-1964. Height: 216m; length: 475m; 3.7 million cubic meters of concrete; 1320 MW generated power.
Glenn Canyon dam was built between 1956-1964. Height: 216m; length: 475m; 3.7 million cubic meters of concrete; 1320 MW generated power.
IMG_7147 The dam also regulates the amount of freshwater that is available in 4 states: Colorado, Utah, New Mexico, Wyoming, in addition to part of Mexico.
The dam also regulates the amount of freshwater that is available in 4 states: Colorado, Utah, New Mexico, Wyoming, in addition to part of Mexico.
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IMG_7134 The 8 generators of the dam.
The 8 generators of the dam.
IMG_7139 Intakes (left). When open, the intakes allow water to flow from upstream to downstream the dam, going through the generators.
Intakes (left). When open, the intakes allow water to flow from upstream to downstream the dam, going through the generators.
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IMG_8024 Concrete bucket used to pour concrete in the dam. The dam required 400000 buckets of 24 tons poured around the clock.
Concrete bucket used to pour concrete in the dam. The dam required 400000 buckets of 24 tons poured around the clock.
IMG_8038 Wickets arranged around turbines used to regulate the amount of water flowing through the turbines.
Wickets arranged around turbines used to regulate the amount of water flowing through the turbines.
IMG_8039 Turbine.
Turbine.
IMG_8040 Turbine.
Turbine.
IMG_8042 Rods used to maintain rock and keep them from falling.
Rods used to maintain rock and keep them from falling.
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