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Aerial shot of the Imperial Dam and Reservoir on the California-Arizona border. At this point, about 90% of the volume of the Colorado river is diverted into the All-American Canal to irrigate California's Imperial Valley, the most productive winter agricultural region in the United States.
The San Gabriel River flowing out from under the 210 Freeway bridge in Irwindale, California.
Argentina Rio Hondo hydroelectric power plant in the province of Santiago del Estero, Argentina
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Aerial view of John Day Dam spanning the Columbia River in Oregon, Washington, USA.
Image of a channel of the California aqueduct system shown in Palmdale, California.
The Colorado Diversion Dam in Yuma, Arizona, marks the start of one of the most extensive irrigation systems in the United States. The dam, constructed in the early 1900s, diverts water from the Colorado River to the fields and farms of the surrounding area. The river flows through a series of canals and channels, carrying life-giving water to the crops that sustain the region's economy. The surrounding landscape is a patchwork of green fields and orchards, a testament to the ingenuity and hard work of the farmers who have made the desert bloom. The Colorado Diversion Dam is a symbol of the power of water to transform and sustain, a vital resource in a harsh and unforgiving environment.
Panorama of Parker dam seen from the California side with the Colorado River in the foreground.
Water exploding to the air after impacted by streaming water from dam spillway.
Dams are large hydraulic structures that allow water to be stored or retained for use in activities such as irrigation, human consumption, and the generation of electrical energy.
An irrigation canal drawing water from the Euphrates River in northeastern Syria
Theodore Dam near Phoenix, Arizona, USA. The dam was originally built with rubble and masonry, as seen here, before being heightened and faced with concrete from 1989-1996. Photographed in 1967.
Lake Mead National Recreation Area, niedriger Wasserstand, Trockenheit, Nevada, Arizona
Aerial view of Lakeland Trailhead on dam, Oroville, California, USA.
Aerial view of Parker Dam and hydroelectric equipment on the border between Arizona and California. The dam backs up the Colorado River which flows to the south and forms Lake Havasu to the north.
Large artificial irrigation canal filled with water on a sunny day
Horizontal shot of top part of dam with the falling water.
The Hoover Dam towers above the Colorado River, a marvel of engineering and a testament to human ingenuity. Built during the Great Depression, the dam provided thousands of jobs and transformed the arid landscape of the American Southwest, generating hydroelectric power and providing water for irrigation and drinking. The massive concrete structure spans the Black Canyon, holding back the mighty Colorado River and creating the vast Lake Mead. Visitors can take guided tours of the dam's interior, marveling at the complex machinery and learning about the history of this iconic landmark. The Hoover Dam stands as a symbol of American resilience and resourcefulness, a testament to the power of human cooperation and determination.
Power Grid Infrastructure in Western USA Hoover Dam in Clark County Nevada Hydroelectric Dam Photo Series
MENDOZA ARGENTINA LAKES MOUNTAINS LANDSCAPES NATURE
Photo taken in Maseru, Lesotho
Aerial shot of the Imperial Dam and Reservoir on the California-Arizona border. At this point, about 90% of the volume of the Colorado river is diverted into the All-American Canal to irrigate California's Imperial Valley, the most productive winter agricultural region in the United States.
Lake Pueblo Dam
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Wide Shot of the Hoover Dam with tiny cars and mountains in the background.
Bridge over the river in Manavgat Antalya, Türkiye. Taken via drone.
water being released from a dam
A close-up of a circular embankment with floodwaters overflowing the reservoir
The Colorado Aqueduct diverts water 242 miles (389 km) from the Colorado River to the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California.
Tree covered riverbank in Tien Shan mountain on sunny autumn day
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