Harnessing the Flow: 6 Influential Dams of the USA

13th April, 2024 TANISHA ROY TANISHA ROY

1: Hoover Dam (Nevada/Arizona)

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2: Grand Coulee Dam (Washington)

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3: Glen Canyon Dam (Arizona)

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4: Fort Peck Dam (Montana)

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5: Oroville Dam (California)

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6: Roosevelt Dam (Arizona)

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