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Roosevelt Dam in Gila County, Arizona, engineered for holding back Roosevelt Lake on the Salt River for alternative energy generation. Desert canyon and mountains in Gila and Maricopa Counties.
Argentina Rio Hondo hydroelectric power plant in the province of Santiago del Estero, Argentina
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.
Lake Mead National Recreation Area, niedriger Wasserstand, Trockenheit, Nevada, Arizona
Davis Dam on the border of Nevada and Arizona.
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.
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.
Panorama of Parker dam seen from the California side with the Colorado River in the foreground.
The famous Hoover Dam near Boulder City, USA was opened 1 March 1936
Khomarlu, Khoda Afarin County, East Azerbaijan province, Iran / Soltanly, Jabrayil District, Azerbaijan: Khudafarin Dam and the small / north Khoda Afarin / Khudafarin Bridge, across the Aras River in the Caucasus, the border between Iran and Azerbaijan. One of the two bridges, connecting the Iranian province of East Azerbaijan in the south and the Jebrayil Rayon of Azerbaijan in the north. The small bridge has eleven arches and was built in the 11th-12th centuries, only three arches remain intact, probably dates from the  Safavid era (1501–1736).
An aerial view of South Dakota's Gavins Point Dam on the Missouri River
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.
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Morning sun on Roosevelt dam in central Arizona
huge dam in the lake
Power Grid Infrastructure in Western USA Hoover Dam in Clark County Nevada Hydroelectric Dam Photo Series
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.
Lake Pueblo Dam
Arizona USA - November 30, 2009: Glen Canyon Dam and Colorado river.
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.
Dam on Colorado river in Arizona, Paige
Davis Dam on the Colorado River forming Lake Mohave.
An IR image of the Table Rock Dam and Powerhouse located in branson - missouri, Missouri,USA generated 400 Megawatts of environmentally clean electricity
Hoover Dam on the border of U.S. States Nevada and Arizona. Mike O'Callaghan-Pat Tillman Memorial Bridge.
Arizona, USA- October 11, 2011: Hoover Dam is a concrete arch-gravity dam in the Black Canyon of the Colorado River, on the border between the U.S. states of Nevada and Arizona. Here is the main construction of the Dam.
Dam of Niedzica (poland)
Colorado River and desert mountains distant
Hi-res scan
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.
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