Dams Collection (page 3)

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

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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

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Dams under construction Coruh River valley (Coruh Nehri), near Artvin North-east Turkey

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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:

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Burkina Faso West Africa - building a dam Date:

Picture No. 10863945
Tundra pond with beaver dam, autumn colors Date:

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Lake Powell Dam Page, Glen Canyon, Arizona, USA. Date:

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Lake Powell Dam Page, Glen Canyon, Arizona, USA. Date:

Intake on river where water is collected and channelled through pipes to reservoir, United Utilities Langden Intake, Langden Brook, Langden, Dunsop Bridge, Trough of Bowland, Forest of Bowland

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

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

View of manmade reservoir with Holme Valley Riverside Way and Yorkshire Water Permissive Path signs, Digley Reservoir, Holmfirth, West Yorkshire, England, August

View of manmade reservoir, Digley Reservoir, Holmfirth, West Yorkshire, England, August

View of manmade reservoir, Caban Coch Reservoir, Elan Valley, Powys, Wales, July

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

View of manmade reservoir, Llyn Celyn, Tryweryn Valley, Gwynedd, North Wales, February

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

Hydroelectricity dam on river, Romsele Powerstation, Faxalven (Fax River), Angermanland, Sweden, June

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 mountain peak reflected in hydroelectric artificial lake, Marmolada, Dolomites, Italian Alps, Veneto, Italy, June

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

Artifical lake at the Los Molinas dam near Villa General Belgrano, Argentina, South America

Los Molinas dam near Villa General Belgrano, Argentina, South America

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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.