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Portal Powerhouse - Forebay

Description: Portal Powerhouse - Forebay - First rock fill in sluice pipe area. Note silty surface mud being pushed immediately ahead of placement rock.
Type: Visual Materials(Opens in new tab)
Date: 7/27/1955
Call number: photCL SCE 02 - 43324
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