Collection D 003: |
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Compacted embankment |
1940-07-9 |
Foster, W. H. |
Compacted embankment with mechanical tampers along cut-off wall between axis stations 39+98 and 40+40. Refer to Pine R - 312, 316, 317. Lean concrete in background forms foundation for left inlet wall of spillway between stations 5+29 and 5+84. |
Pine R - 332 |
D003297 |
Subject terms:
Water diversion--Colorado--Pine River--Pictorial works--1938-1940
Pine River Irrigation Project (U.S.)--History
Vallecito Reservoir (Colo.)--History
Biographical note: Major C. A. Burns (grandfather of Dr. William R. Burns, the owner of the album containing the original photoprint) was a construction engineer with the Army Corps of Engineers in the construction of the Vallecito Dam, 1938-1940.
Credit line: Center of Southwest Studies, Fort Lewis College, Vallecito Dam construction photos, loaned to the Center by Dr. William R. Burns.
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