Glenn Canyon dam was built between 1956-1964. Height: 216m; length: 475m; 3.7 million cubic meters of concrete; 1320 MW generated power.
The dam also regulates the amount of freshwater that is available in 4 states: Colorado, Utah, New Mexico, Wyoming, in addition to part of Mexico.
The 8 generators of the dam.
Intakes (left). When open, the intakes allow water to flow from upstream to downstream the dam, going through the generators.
Concrete bucket used to pour concrete in the dam. The dam required 400000 buckets of 24 tons poured around the clock.
Wickets arranged around turbines used to regulate the amount of water flowing through the turbines.
Turbine.
Turbine.
Rods used to maintain rock and keep them from falling.
