Flaming Gorge Dam Construction

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Title Flaming Gorge Dam Construction
Identifier 0126BOR
Subject Flaming Gorge Dam--Construction
Description n November 1959 a cofferdam was completed on each side of the Flaming Gorge Dam site. The cofferdams held back the Green River during construction. Each dam was approximately 260 feet long, 80 feet through the base and 23 feet high above the water level. Vehicles and equipment can be seen where the dam will be located.
Publisher Uintah County Library Regional History Center
Date 1959-11
Type Image/StillImage
Format image/jpeg
Language eng
Rights Management Digital Image, Copyright 2025 Uintah County Library Regional History Center
Holding Institution Uintah County Library Regional History Center
Bit Depth 8
Archival Resolution 800 dpi, 5999x 7491 pixels
Low Resolution 800 x 600 pixels
Scanning Technician Elaine Carr
Scanning Device Epson Perfection V800
Spatial Coverage Flaming Gorge Recreation Area
Donor Bureau of Reclamation
Website history.uintahlibrary.org/history
ARK ark:/87278/s6n5ettg
Setname ucl_rhc
ID 2629825
Reference URL https://collections.lib.utah.edu/ark:/87278/s6n5ettg
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