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Marrowbone Dam Photo Gallery

NRCS is using a new construction technique to rehabilitate Marrowbone Creek Dam.  Rehabilitating the dam will ensure that it meets current dam design and safety criteria.  If left uncorrected, the lives of approximately 160 residents and 72 commuters would be at risk.  In addition, 39 homes, two businesses, a water treatment facility building, and four roads could be flooded, causing approximately $2,000,000 in damages.

To follow the dam rehabilitation progress, photos will be updated regularly until the project is complete. 

To View/Download a Photo:
  • Click on the photo to view it; the image will open in a new window
  • To download the image, right click it and choose "Save Picture As..."
  • Click the Red X in the upper right corner to close the new window

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February, 2004

Marrowbone Creek Dam before construction.

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June, 2005

The lake is lowered to permit work on the riser.

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June, 2005

The stilling basin is being excavated and formwork for the Roller- Compacted Concrete (RCC) is being erected.

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June, 2005

The dam is being excavated to shape the inlet of the new RCC spillway.

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June, 2005

An excavator is being used to shape the foundation of the stilling basin.

 

      

 



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