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Glen Canyon Dam dances with deadpool (opens in new tab)

In 1956, construction of Glen Canyon Dam began. The dam would generate hydropower, promote recreation and keep silt from filling up Lake Mead, but its main purpose was to create Lake Powell to serve as a water savings account and even out the Colorado River’s fluctuating flows. By storing water during wet years for use […] The post appeared first on .

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