Dams Collection

Bouncing Bomb
Plans for Operation Chastise drawn by Sir Barnes Neville Wallis for the bouncing bomb used in the raid known as the Dambusters in World War II Date: c. 1943

Beaver - working on beaver dam, late autumn. MT278
TOM-1190 Beaver - working on beaver dam, late autumn. Grand Teton national park, Wyoming, North America Castor canadensis Tom & Pat Leeson Please note that prints are for personal display purposes

Ukraine Dnieper Dam
Dam on the Dnieper river

Flood barrier, Netherlands
Flood barrier in Zeeland, Netherlands. This is part of the Deltaworks, which consists of dams, sluices, locks, dikes, and storm surge barriers

HOOVER DAM
At the time of its construction, the Boulder Dam (subsequently renamed the Hoover Dam) on the Colorado River, is the worlds largest

Hoover Dam, Arizona, United States of America, North America

The Redding Shasta Dam in California, United States of America, North America

Proposal for a Thames Barrage, Gravesend, 1904
Illustration showing a proposal for a barrage of dams and locks, across the River Thames, from Gravesend to Tilbury, 1904. This proposal was suggested by T.W. Barber and J

The Mohne Dam Breached; Second World War, 1943
Aerial photograph showing the Mohne Dam and reservoir (top) after the Dambusters raid of 1943. On the 16th May, Lancaster bombers of 617 Squadron, led by Guy Gibson

View of Lake Mead created by the Hoover Dam
USA, Nevada, Hoover Dam, View of towers at Hoover Dam

A map of the lands and works in the north park of Sheffield Park, 1788
Original at Sheffield ACM/MAPS/SheD/737

Calf suckling at the teat of a mother cow, on the Shannon, Midlands, Republic of Ireland, Europe

High Dam, Aswan, Egypt, North Africa, Africa

American Beaver TOM 23 Western USA. Castor canadensis © Tom & Pat Leeson / ARDEA LONDON
TOM-23 North AMERICAN BEAVER - gnawing on branch to make a dam Western USA, September Castor canadensis Tom & Pat Leeson Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Craig Goch Dam - showing excess water flowing through the arches - Elan Valley - Mid-Wales - UK
GUY-176 Craig Goch Dam - showing excess water flowing through the arches Elan Valley - Mid-Wales - UK Wales Guy Rogers Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Hoover Dam, Arizona, United States of America, North America

Craig-Goch Dam Wales
Craig-Goch dam, in the Elan Valley near Rhayader, Wales

Beaver Pond and Dam with Teton Range, Grand Tetons National Park, Wyoming, United States of America, North America

Hoover Dam Colorado
The Boulder Dam - later renamed the Hoover Dam - of the Colorado River, Colorado, USA

Hydrographic Map of Mexico, 1885
2902259 Hydrographic Map of Mexico, 1885; (add.info.: Historic map of Mexico with Waterfalls, streams, rivers, dams, rapids, and lakes. Printed in Spanish.); Buyenlarge Archive/UIG.

The Panama Canal: Containtment works at Gatun
3787577 The Panama Canal: Containtment works at Gatun; (add.info.: The Panama Canal: Containtment works at Gatun. Present location of Gatun Dam)

Vannino lake and dam with Rifugio Margaroli. Formazza, Valle Formazza, Verbano Cusio Ossola, Piedmont, Italy

Derwent Dam, Peak District National Park, Derbyshire, England

View of the medieval town of Borghetto sul Mincio at sunset. Valeggio sul Mincio, Verona, Veneto, northern Italy, southern Europe

Glen Canyon Dam on Lake Powell during sunny day, Page, Arizona, USA

USA, Alabama, Muscle Shoals Area, Florence, Renaissance Tower, Wilson Lock and Dam, Lake Wilson and Tennessee River

Rurtalsperre, Eifel, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

Damaged trees making beaver dams in marsh at Tierra del Fuego National Park, Tierra Del Fuego Province, Argentina

CA Fe Formula E Dams
2016/2017 FIA Formula E Championship. Round 12 - Montreal ePrix, Canada Sunday 30 July 2017. Alain Prost and Jean Paul Driot celebrate on the podium

Father and son, Zuiderzee, Netherlands
A father and son pose for a photograph at the Zuider Zee, Netherlands. The Zuider Zee is an artificially made system of dams and dykes, done to reclaim land

An Evening on the Dam of Amsterdam (oil on canvas)
471426 An Evening on the Dam of Amsterdam (oil on canvas) by Breitner, Georg-Hendrik (1857-1923); 96.3x180 cm; Koninklijk Museum voor Schone Kunsten, Antwerp, Belgium; © Art in Flanders

The Storing of the Water of the Nile, Bird s-Eye View of the River at Assouan
1039439 The Storing of the Water of the Nile, Bird s-Eye View of the River at Assouan, showing the Position of the Proposed Dam (litho) by English School

The Barrage Works in Egypt (engraving)
1595973 The Barrage Works in Egypt (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Barrage Works in Egypt)

Sphere cover - The Dambusters raid on German dams
Front cover of The Sphere with an official Air Ministry photograph taken by reconnaissance aircraft on May 18 following the successful raid of the dambusters on the Ruhr Valley dams

An Indian Engineering Feat, the Periyar Project (engraving)
1056816 An Indian Engineering Feat, the Periyar Project (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: An Indian Engineering Feat, the Periyar Project)

Northumberland Scene (pencil & w / c on paper)
1214680 Northumberland Scene (pencil & w/c on paper) by Beilby, William (1740-1819); 15.5x10.0 cm; Laing Art Gallery, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, UK; eTyne & Wear Archives & Museums; English

A coffer dam for carrying on the repair of Blackfriars Bridge (engraving)
604999 A coffer dam for carrying on the repair of Blackfriars Bridge (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Introduction of Beavers into England, a Beaver Lodge and Dam (engraving)
1050049 The Introduction of Beavers into England, a Beaver Lodge and Dam (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Introduction of Beavers into England)

The Barrage of the Nile (engraving)
1607872 The Barrage of the Nile (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Barrage of the Nile. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 18 November 1854)

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)

The Nile Barrage, recently completed by the Egyptian Public Works Department under Sir Colin Scott Moncrieff (engraving)
1596737 The Nile Barrage, recently completed by the Egyptian Public Works Department under Sir Colin Scott Moncrieff (engraving) by English School

No. 88. Wingdams below Winona, Minnesota, 1889. Creator: Henry Bosse
No. 88. Wingdams below Winona, Minnesota, 1889

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European beaver - beaver lodge - Germany Date:

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Hoover Dam hydroelectric dam on the border between Date:

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Hoover Dam hydroelectric dam on the border between Date:

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Hoover Dam hydroelectric dam on the border between Date:

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Hoover Dam hydroelectric dam on the border between Date:

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Hoover Dam hydroelectric dam on the border between Date:

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"Dams: Engineering Marvels Shaping the World's Landscapes" The Bouncing Bomb: Remembering the ingenious invention that breached Germany's Mohne Dam during WWII, forever changing the course of history. Ukraine Dnieper Dam: A colossal structure harnessing the power of the mighty Dnieper River, providing electricity and irrigation to millions in Eastern Europe. Netherlands' Flood Barrier: Witness how this innovative barrier protects a nation below sea level from devastating floods, showcasing Dutch engineering prowess. Hoover Dam: An iconic symbol of American ingenuity, standing tall on the Arizona-Nevada border and taming the mighty Colorado River since 1936. Redding Shasta Dam in California: Discover how this concrete giant controls water flow in Northern California, ensuring a stable water supply for agriculture and communities. Thames Barrage Proposal (1904): Explore an ambitious plan to protect London from tidal surges by constructing a barrage at Gravesend – an idea ahead of its time. Calf Suckling at Mother Cow on Shannon River: Amidst serene Irish landscapes, witness nature's own dam-building skills as rivers nurture life across Europe's greenest pastures. Sheffield Park Map (1788): Uncover historical significance as you trace early land management efforts through maps depicting dams and works shaping Sheffield Park's north parkland centuries ago. High Dam Aswan: Journey to Egypt's North Africa where this monumental dam stands proudly on the Nile River, fueling development while preserving ancient treasures downstream. American Beaver TOM 23 Western USA: Celebrate nature’s engineers. Meet these industrious creatures whose intricate dams create habitats for countless species across America’s western landscapes. They have played pivotal roles throughout history - whether it be protecting nations from floods or generating clean energy - their impact is undeniable in shaping our world today.