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Photograph of Colorado River, circa 1932

Date
1931 to 1933
Description
Aerial view of Colorado River before diversion tunnels were constructed.

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Slide of downstream face of Hoover Dam, circa late 1930s

Date
1935 to 1939
Description
An image of the downstream face of Hoover Dam in Black Canyon, showing diversion tunnel portals in the foreground. Note: Boulder Dam was officially renamed Hoover Dam in 1947.

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Recapitulation of projects for first revision lower Colorado drainage basin problems and programs for Nevada, October 16, 1937

Date
1937-10-16
Description

Prioritized list of projects and estimated costs for flood/erosion control projects in southern Nevada.

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Report by Moapa Soil Conservation District on irrigation storage possibilities of Wells Siding, Bowman Reservoir, and adjacent basins, December 1944

Date
1944-12
Description

Results of a preliminary survey of irrigation storage potential of Wells Siding, Bowman Reservoir and other nearby sites.

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Photograph of dam construction, Hoover Dam, March 18, 1932

Date
1932-03-18
Description
First 40 foot slab of concrete poured in lining diversion tunnels for the construction of the Boulder Dam, now called Hoover Dam. Site Name: Hoover Dam (dam)

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Looking downstream at Black Canyon: photographic print

Date
1930 (year approximate) to 1939 (year approximate)
Description
Black Canyon looking downstream after drilling of the diversion tunnels for the dam.

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Photograph of Hoover Dam, circa 1932

Date
1931 to 1933
Description
Looking upstream at cofferdam and nearly completed diversion tunnel. Arizona side on right.

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