Dammed Collection

Hydro Electric Power Station at Pitlochry Scotland UK
Ashley Cooper / SpecialistStock

Line drawing of a fresco from Torcello
1578298 Line drawing of a fresco from Torcello; (add.info.: Line drawing of a fresco from Torcello. It is divided into five levels. The first: Christ releases Adam from Limbo)

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The valley Martelltal with lake Zufrittsee in south Tyrol. South Tyrol, Italy. Date: 22/01/2009

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The valley martelltal with lake Zufrittsee with colorful larch trees. South Tyrol, Italy. Date: 22/01/2009

President Wilson triggers the spark that sends into the air at almost 6, 000 kilos... (colour litho)
2815587 President Wilson triggers the spark that sends into the air at almost 6, 000 kilos... (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info)

The tragedy on the river (colour litho)
2783457 The tragedy on the river (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The tragedy on the river)

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Llyn y Fan Fach a dammed lake in the Black Mountain (Y Mynydd Du) region of the Brecon Beacons National Park

Okertalsperre, Harz Mountains, Harz, Lower Saxony, Germany

The valley Martelltal with lake Zufrittsee in south tyrol... Europe, central europe
The valley Martelltal with lake Zufrittsee in south Tyrol. South Tyrol, Italy

Reservoir and hydroelectric dam, Loch Mullardoch, Glen Cannich, Inverness-shire, Highlands, Scotland, November

View of parkland lake created from dammed river, Clumber Lake, River Poulter, Clumber Park, Nottinghamshire, England, October

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Moraine-dammed glacial lake seen between dolerite pinnacles. Ben Lomond National Park, Tasmania, Australia Date:

View of reservoir dam, Craig Goch Dam, Elan River, Elan Valley, Rhayader, Powys, Mid Wales, February

Dead trees in lake created in 1939 by damming river to provide irrigation water for surrounding district, Lake Mulwala, Murray River, Victoria, Australia, February

April: Planetary figure of Sun in his chariot: Zodiac figures of Aries (Ram) and Taurus (Bull) at top. Duc de Berry in blue robe, left with ladies and attendants in open air

River valley and dam in area currently being heavily dammed, Coruh River Valley (Coruh Nehri), Anatolia, Turkey, July

Dam under construction in area currently being heavily dammed, Coruh River Valley (Coruh Nehri), Anatolia, Turkey, July

View of overflow from dam, Claerwen Reservoir, Elan Valley, Powys, Wales, July

Dam overflow and pumping house on reservoir, Penygarreg Reservoir, Elan Valley, Powys, Wales, July

View of dam overflow, Claerwen Reservoir, Elan Valley, Powys, Wales, July

Aerial view of arch-gravity dam on river, Hoover Dam, Black Canyon, Colorado River, Arizona / Nevada border, U. S. A
Aerial view of arch-gravity dam on river, Hoover Dam, Black Canyon, Colorado River, Arizona / Nevada border, U.S.A

Hydro-electric powerstation with reservoir and dam, Ljusnan River, Ljusne, Halsingland, Norrland, Sweden, august

View of reservoir dam and overflow, Caban Coch, Garreg Ddu Reservoir, Elan Valley, near Rhayader, Powys, Wales, November

View of reservoir and building housing gravity-driven aqueduct, Foel Tower, Garreg Ddu Reservoir, Elan Valley, near Rhayader, Powys, Wales, November

Revelstoke hydroelectric dam C013 / 9760
Revelstoke hydroelectric dam. Revelstoke Dam and its hydroelectric power station was completed in 1984. It is located on the Columbia River, near Revelstoke, British Columbia, Canada

Eurasian Beaver (Castor fiber) dam in flooded beaver pond habitat, in raised peatland bog, Tarnawa Wyzna, Bieszczady N.P. Bieszczady Mountains, Outer Eastern Carpathians, Poland, June

Arch-gravity dam on river, Hoover Dam, Lake Mead, Black Canyon, Colorado River, Arizona / Nevada border, U. S. A
Arch-gravity dam on river, Hoover Dam, Lake Mead, Black Canyon, Colorado River, Arizona / Nevada border, U.S.A. january

Low water level in reservoir, Derwent Reservoir, River Derwent, Derbyshire, England, september

View of dam on river, Meldon Dam, Meldon Reservoir, River Okement, Meldon, Dartmoor, Devon, England, april

America. Photographs of California. Gold washing on the Yuba
Water was indispensible in the gold mining process and the water from the River Yuba was dammed and piped to wash away the sand and quartz from the gold particles

The hydro scheme at Loch Lagan in Scotland UK
Ashley Cooper / SpecialistStock

Achanalt hydro electric power station in Scotland
Ashley Cooper / SpecialistStock

drought in loch Glascarnoch near Ullapool Scotland UK
Ashley Cooper / SpecialistStock

The old road revealed by drought in loch Glascarnoch near Ullapool Scotland UK
Ashley Cooper / SpecialistStock

Beaver lodge in dammed pond, Ogilvie Mountains, Yukon, Canada, North America

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"Dammed: Harnessing Nature's Power and Beauty" From the majestic Hydro Electric Power Station at Pitlochry, Scotland to the tragic events captured in President Wilson's historic spark, dams have played a significant role in shaping our world. These engineering marvels are not only symbols of human ingenuity but also serve as vital sources of renewable energy. In Europe, central Europe boasts the stunning valley Martelltal with its picturesque lake Zufrittsee. Meanwhile, Germany's Harz Mountains proudly showcase the Okertalsperre dam, standing tall as a testament to German precision and innovation. Scotland's Loch Mullardoch reservoir and hydroelectric dam exemplify how nature can be harnessed for sustainable power generation. This breathtaking landscape in Inverness-shire reminds us of both the raw power and serene beauty that dams possess. Moving south to England, Clumber Lake stands as a testament to man-made wonders blending seamlessly with natural surroundings. The parkland lake created from a dammed river is an oasis of tranquility within Nottinghamshire's Clumber Park. Further west lies Wales' Elan Valley where Craig Goch Dam dominates the landscape. This reservoir dam showcases how strategic placement can provide water security while preserving nature's delicate balance. Whether it be for electricity generation or water management, dams continue to shape our world by providing essential resources while coexisting harmoniously with their surroundings. As we admire these captivating images captured through time, let us appreciate both their functional significance and aesthetic allure – reminding us that sometimes even seemingly ordinary structures hold extraordinary stories within them.