Deseret Generation and Transmission

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Title Deseret Generation and Transmission
Identifier 8512
Subject Industry--Energy--Power Plant--Deseret Generation and Power Plant
Description The Deseret Generation and Power Plant is a massive structure that is located in Kennedy Wash, about 30 mile southeast of Vernal, Utah. Major buildings of the structure reach 600 feet above the valley floor. Construction work extended four years. Milestones of the project include the chimney shell start on November 9, 1981 and the completion July 7, 1982. The turbin foundation was completed April 22, 1982. First steel erection started April 7, 1982. The steam drum was lifted into position in the top of the boiler structure on October 25, 1982. The water treatment plant was started January 1984 and the first coal delivery was also in January 1984. Steam blows were conducted in July 1984. During the peak of construction, 1,100 people were employed.
Date 1981; 1982; 1983; 1984; 1985
Type Image
Format image/jpeg
Language eng
Rights Management Digital image, copyright 2015 Uintah County Regional History Center
Bit Depth 8 bit
Archival Resolution 5769 x 4656 pixels
Scanning Technician Ellen S. Kiever
Scanning Device Epson Perfection 4990 Photo Scanner
Spatial Coverage Vernal (Utah)
Source Material B&W Negative; Print
ARK ark:/87278/s6p592vw
Setname ucl_rhc
ID 400498
Reference URL https://collections.lib.utah.edu/ark:/87278/s6p592vw
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