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Garrison Dam, Penstocks and Surge Tanks, 597 Garrison Dam Road, Riverdale, McLean County, ND

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Garrison Dam, Penstocks and Surge Tanks, 597 Garrison Dam Road, Riverdale, McLean County, ND

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Summary

Significance: The penstocks and surge tanks were built to conduct water from the intake house (HAER ND-15-D) at Lake Sakakawea to the powerhouse (HAER ND-15-A). The surge tanks primarily provide pressure relief for the penstocks if a turbine should suddenly shut down.
Unprocessed Field note material exists for this structure: N1590
Survey number: HAER ND-15-B
Building/structure dates: 1953-1957 Initial Construction

date_range

Date

1969 - 1980

place

Location

mclean county

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Source

Library of Congress

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