It is incredible how this massive comcrete dam was built. It stands taller than the Washington Monument and the St. Louis Arch(we were just there 3 weeks ago!).
We took a tour of the inside of the dam. There are elevators and tunnels leading to the power plant and inner workings of the dam. Here, Dempsey and Palmer look over 9 of the 17 generators they have at the plant.
Here is a fun picture - we were at an air vent in the dam. We stuck our hands and cameras out of the vent, pointed upwards, and click!
I caught Palmer and Dempsey walking through one of the tunnels in the dam. The tunnels stand a little over 5 feet tall(I was OK, hubby ducked his head).
I caught Palmer and Dempsey walking through one of the tunnels in the dam. The tunnels stand a little over 5 feet tall(I was OK, hubby ducked his head).
Here's a look at one of the tunnels that runs the length of the dam. Why does it curve? Think of the shape of the dam, it curves too.
And here is something you won't see in the east! On the up side, it is estimated the dam could withstand an 8.5 earthquake.
Traffic can become quite congested across the dam. A two lane road plus lots of pedestrains equals major hold-ups. So, there is a dam by-pass being built. What a good idea, and what a nice looking bridge. I'm sure local people are anxious for the completion of this project!
Here Dempsey looks out over the dam. Notice in the background the white and brown rock? The water is usually half way up the white rock. This area has been experiencing a 5-6 year long drought. This could cause major trouble for a lot of people in the coming years, including us in the east, too.
Half way across the dam, you enter Arizona or Nevada, depending on which way you arre going. Since we were headed East, we entered Arizona, our 13th new state. Can you name then all? In order? Maybe there will be a little prize to the first person whom we see that can name all the states we will go through, in order, with or without duplicates, your choice!
And here is something you won't see in the east! On the up side, it is estimated the dam could withstand an 8.5 earthquake.
Traffic can become quite congested across the dam. A two lane road plus lots of pedestrains equals major hold-ups. So, there is a dam by-pass being built. What a good idea, and what a nice looking bridge. I'm sure local people are anxious for the completion of this project!
Here Dempsey looks out over the dam. Notice in the background the white and brown rock? The water is usually half way up the white rock. This area has been experiencing a 5-6 year long drought. This could cause major trouble for a lot of people in the coming years, including us in the east, too.
Half way across the dam, you enter Arizona or Nevada, depending on which way you arre going. Since we were headed East, we entered Arizona, our 13th new state. Can you name then all? In order? Maybe there will be a little prize to the first person whom we see that can name all the states we will go through, in order, with or without duplicates, your choice!
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