Dams Collection (page 2)

Picture No. 12480021
Hoover Dam hydroelectric dam on the border between Date:

Hoover Dam on the border between Nevada and Arizona in the USA
Hoover Dam hydroelectric dam on the border between Nevada and Arizona in the United States of America

Historic image in black and white of a steamer ship in the Gatun locks, Panama Canal; Panama

Dams Usti nad Labem Region Buildings
Dams in Usti nad Labem Region, Buildings in Chomutov, 1913, Usti nad Labem Region, Komotau, Umgebung, Talsperre, Czech Republic

Dams California Napa 1906 Oak Knoll Dam United States
Dams in California, Napa, 1906, Oak Knoll Dam, United States of America

Bridge Crossing Colorado River And Glen Canyon Dam; Arizona United States Of America

Aswan Dam
Lock gates on the newly-constructed Aswan Dam on the River Nile in Egypt. Date: 1902

Two American Beavers (castor canadensis) building dam, one perched on top of dam and another in water, side view

Red deer (Cervus elaphus) hind and calf, 10 days old, on a mountain meadow, Allgaeu, Bavaria, Germany, Europe

Bouncing bomb raid, artwork
Bouncing bomb raid. Computer artwork showing a Lancaster bomber dropping a bouncing bomb to destroy a German dam during World War II

American Beaver - family inside lodge. MT483
TOM-1505 American Beaver - family inside lodge USA Castor canadensis Tom & Pat Leeson Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Camels crossing over Delta Barrage at the Nile, Egypt
Caravan of camels, other animals and their riders crossing over the bascule bridge at Delta Barrage at the Nile, Egypt. The Delta Barrage north of Cairo was constructed in the 19th century to improve

Sluice gates of the Delta Barrage at the Nile, Egypt, with people on the dam waiting to cross. The Delta Barrage was constructed in the 19th century to improve

Aswan High Dam across the Nile, Egypt
Aswan High Dam across the Nile at Aswan built between 1898 and 1902 to control the rivers cycle of flooding the river banks which are used as farmland - south of Egypt. Date: circa 1920

Premier Diamond Mine, Cullinan, Transvaal, South Africa
Premier Diamond Mine, Cullinan, Transvaal (now Gauteng), South Africa, view from no. 4 bridge looking east to Pretoria, showing settling dams for no. 4 gear and tailing dams. Date: circa 1910

Aswan Eclipsed
The Aswan Dam, on the river Nile in Egypt, photographed during an eclipse. This is the only photograph of a dam taken during an eclipse in our entire collection. Date: 11 November 1901

Avro 683 Lancaster wrote its name into history with its breaching of the Ruhr dams

Six-inch piping, Kingsway tunnel, Central London
Six-inch piping (outlets to dams) outside the Kingsway tunnel, Central London

Assiut Barrage
Assiut or Asyut Barrage on the River Nile in Egypt: general view upstream showing the lock. Date: 1902

Constructing the Assiut Barrage
Foundations and masonry in the process of construction during the building of the Assiut or Asyut Barrage on the River Nile in Egypt, about 350 miles downstream of the original Aswan Dam

View of Aswan Dam during construction
A view of the Aswan Dam on the River Nile in Egypt during construction, from upstream. Date: 1902

Aswan Dam from downstream
The Aswan Dam on the River Nile, Egypt, from downstream. Date: 1902

View of the Aswan Dam
Birds eye view of the Aswan Dam and locks on the River Nile in Egypt. Date: 1902

Assiut Barrage on the Nile
Constructing the Assiut of Asyut Barrage on the River Nile in Egypt, about 350 miles downstream of the Aswan Dam. The dam was built in order to divert the waters of the Nile into Egypts largest

Building the Aswan Dam
Excavation at the Western Channel of the Aswan Dam on the River Nile in Egypt. Date: 1902

Construction of the Aswan Dam
Construction of the first Aswan Dam (the low or old dam) on the River Nile in Egypt: commencing masonry in the western channel. Date: 1902

Abbeydale Works, 1833
John Dyson was scythemaker here from 1833-1841. From 1833 directory

Otter building dam in stream meandering through forest land

Picture No. 11671281
Lake Vyrnwy dam at dawn. Date:

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The War in Egypt: Sir Garnet Wolseley and the Duke of Teck Watching the Demolition of One of Arabis Dams on the Sweet Water Canal

Saranac River dam and lock, Adirondack Mtns, N. Y, Jackson, William Henry, 1843-1942
Saranac River dam and lock, Adirondack Mtns, N.Y, Jackson, William Henry, 1843-1942, Dams, Rivers, Locks (Hydraulic engineering), United States, New York (State), Adirondack Mountains, United States

Dam and lock, Saranac River, Adirondack Mtns, N. Y, Jackson, William Henry, 1843-1942
Dam and lock, Saranac River, Adirondack Mtns, N.Y, Jackson, William Henry, 1843-1942, Dams, Locks (Hydraulic engineering), United States, New York (State), Adirondack Mountains, United States

Dams and Lake, Nevada County, California, Distant View; Carleton Watkins, American, 1829 - 1916; Nevada, United States, North America; about 1871; Albumen silver print; Image

Autumn reflections at Butchers Dam, near Alexandra, Central Otago, South Island, New Zealand

Alstrom Point, Big Water, Utah, USA, America

Australian sea lion (Neophoca cinerea), Kangaroo Island, Australia

Cape Barren goose (Cereopsis novaehollandiae), Kangaroo Island, Australia

Grande Dixence dam, Lac de Dix lake, Val d Herens, Valais, Switzerland, Europe

Horse and foal grazing in a meadow

Red-throated Loon or Red-throated Diver (Gavia stellata)

Garichti Reservoir with Glaernisch Mountain, Canton of Glarus, Switzerland, Europe

Picture No. 11073955
Coruh Valley (area now largely destroyed by dam construction) above Yusufeli, Turkey

Picture No. 11073947
Dams under construction Coruh River valley (Coruh Nehri), near Artvin North-east Turkey

Picture No. 11072594
Horses feeding in field Mount Abantos, Sierra de Guadarrama, Madrid, Spain

Japan - Flooding at Karuizawa - 10th August, 1910. Here we can see the attempts to build dams across the roaring torrent. Date: 1910

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

Picture No. 10850488
Dam on Colorado River Date:

Picture No. 10848791
Burkina Faso West Africa - building a dam 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.