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Fries Manaufacturing & Power Company, Idols Station, Yadkin River, Clemmons, Forsyth County, NC

Fries Manaufacturing & Power Company, Idols Station, Yadkin River, Cle...

Significance: First hydroelectric plant in North Carolina. Survey number: HAER NC-9 Building/structure dates: 1914 Subsequent Work Building/structure dates: ca. 1897- 1898 Initial Construction

Monongahela River Lock & Dam No. 7, River Mile No. 85, Greensboro, Greene County, PA

Monongahela River Lock & Dam No. 7, River Mile No. 85, Greensboro, Gre...

Part of the Monongahela River Recording Project, which included HAER PA-300, Port Perry Bridge; HAER PA-385, Monongahela Navation Company Lock and Dam No. 7; and HAER PA-304, Lower Monongahela River Public Impr... More

Snoqualmie Falls Hydroelectric Project, Transformer House, .5 mile north of Snoqualmie, Snoqualmie, King County, WA

Snoqualmie Falls Hydroelectric Project, Transformer House, .5 mile nor...

Significance: Construction of the Snoqualmie Falls Hydroelectric Project began in 1898 near the falls of the falls of the Snoqualmie River. It was the first power plant successfully constructed completely under... More

Hoover Dam, Arizona-Nevada Switchyard, U.S. Highway 93, Boulder City, Clark County, NV

Hoover Dam, Arizona-Nevada Switchyard, U.S. Highway 93, Boulder City, ...

Significance: It is one of six switchyards built between 1935 and 1952 to provide terminals for major transmission lines carrying electricity to markets in California, Nevada, and Arizona. All of these faciliti... More

Hoover Dam, Arizona-Nevada Switchyard, U.S. Highway 93, Boulder City, Clark County, NV

Hoover Dam, Arizona-Nevada Switchyard, U.S. Highway 93, Boulder City, ...

Significance: It is one of six switchyards built between 1935 and 1952 to provide terminals for major transmission lines carrying electricity to markets in California, Nevada, and Arizona. All of these faciliti... More

Cove Hydroelectric Development, Cove Power Plant Road, Grace, Caribou County, ID

Cove Hydroelectric Development, Cove Power Plant Road, Grace, Caribou ...

Significance: The Cove Hydroelectric Development encompasses a unique flume system that was constructed with great effort in a remote landscape; captured a natural water source and used innovative design method... More

American Falls Water, Power & Light Company, Island Power Plant, Snake River, below American Falls Dam, American Falls, Power County, ID

American Falls Water, Power & Light Company, Island Power Plant, Snake...

Significance: This site represents technology associated with the first era of long distance electric power transmission in the state. It is also a representative example of an early low-head hydroelectric pow... More

American Falls Water, Power & Light Company, Island Power Plant, Snake River, below American Falls Dam, American Falls, Power County, ID

American Falls Water, Power & Light Company, Island Power Plant, Snake...

Significance: This site represents technology associated with the first era of long distance electric power transmission in the state. It is also a representative example of an early low-head hydroelectric pow... More

American Falls Water, Power & Light Company, Island Power Plant, Snake River, below American Falls Dam, American Falls, Power County, ID

American Falls Water, Power & Light Company, Island Power Plant, Snake...

Significance: This site represents technology associated with the first era of long distance electric power transmission in the state. It is also a representative example of an early low-head hydroelectric pow... More

American Falls Water, Power & Light Company, Island Power Plant, Snake River, below American Falls Dam, American Falls, Power County, ID

American Falls Water, Power & Light Company, Island Power Plant, Snake...

Significance: This site represents technology associated with the first era of long distance electric power transmission in the state. It is also a representative example of an early low-head hydroelectric pow... More

American Falls Water, Power & Light Company, Island Power Plant, Snake River, below American Falls Dam, American Falls, Power County, ID

American Falls Water, Power & Light Company, Island Power Plant, Snake...

Significance: This site represents technology associated with the first era of long distance electric power transmission in the state. It is also a representative example of an early low-head hydroelectric pow... More

American Falls Water, Power & Light Company, Island Power Plant, Snake River, below American Falls Dam, American Falls, Power County, ID

American Falls Water, Power & Light Company, Island Power Plant, Snake...

Significance: This site represents technology associated with the first era of long distance electric power transmission in the state. It is also a representative example of an early low-head hydroelectric pow... More

Bishop Creek Hydroelectric System, Plant 6, Bishop Creek, Bishop, Inyo County, CA

Bishop Creek Hydroelectric System, Plant 6, Bishop Creek, Bishop, Inyo...

Survey number: HAER CA-145-6 Public domain photograph of electric power generation, power lines, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Tallassee Shoals Hydroelectric Facility, Middle Oconee River, Athens, Clarke County, GA

Tallassee Shoals Hydroelectric Facility, Middle Oconee River, Athens, ...

Picryl description: Public domain image of an arch stone structure, bridge, or tunnel, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Swan Falls Dam, A-Frame Crane Gantry, Snake River, Kuna, Ada County, ID

Swan Falls Dam, A-Frame Crane Gantry, Snake River, Kuna, Ada County, I...

For written descriptive information, see narrative report on Swan Falls Dam, HAER ID-20. Significance: Swan Falls Dam was the first hydroelectric dam on Snake River in Idaho, and one of the earliest built in th... More

Swan Falls Dam, A-Frame Crane Gantry, Snake River, Kuna, Ada County, ID

Swan Falls Dam, A-Frame Crane Gantry, Snake River, Kuna, Ada County, I...

For written descriptive information, see narrative report on Swan Falls Dam, HAER ID-20. Significance: Swan Falls Dam was the first hydroelectric dam on Snake River in Idaho, and one of the earliest built in th... More

Santa Ana River Hydroelectric System, SAR-1 Forebay & Penstock, Redlands, San Bernardino County, CA

Santa Ana River Hydroelectric System, SAR-1 Forebay & Penstock, Redlan...

Survey number: HAER CA-130-I Building/structure dates: 1898 Initial Construction Building/structure dates: 1905 Subsequent Work Building/structure dates: 1904 Subsequent Work

Lee Vining Creek Hydroelectric System, Triplex Cottage, Lee Vining Creek, Lee Vining, Mono County, CA

Lee Vining Creek Hydroelectric System, Triplex Cottage, Lee Vining Cre...

Significance: The triplex cottage at Poole Powerhouse (Lee Vining No. 1) was designed by G. Stanley Wilson who is recognized as one of California's master architects during the 1920 and 1930s. Wilson was a lead... More

Washington Water Power Company Post Falls Power Plant, Middle Channel Powerhouse & Dam, West of intersection of Spokane & Fourth Streets, Post Falls, Kootenai County, ID

Washington Water Power Company Post Falls Power Plant, Middle Channel ...

Significance: It is significant as the first power production and transmission facility constructed on the Spokane River outside Spokane. The historic property consists of the connected, but irregular shaped "o... More

Battle Creek Hydroelectric System, Battle Creek & Tributaries, Red Bluff, Tehama County, CA

Battle Creek Hydroelectric System, Battle Creek & Tributaries, Red Blu...

STORED OFF SITE AND ON SITE. mchr Significance: The Battle Creek hydroelectric system was a typical turn-of-the-century California hydroelectric system, characterized by high head plants, the use of the impulse... More

Battle Creek Hydroelectric System, Battle Creek & Tributaries, Red Bluff, Tehama County, CA

Battle Creek Hydroelectric System, Battle Creek & Tributaries, Red Blu...

STORED OFF SITE AND ON SITE. mchr Significance: The Battle Creek hydroelectric system was a typical turn-of-the-century California hydroelectric system, characterized by high head plants, the use of the impulse... More

Battle Creek Hydroelectric System, Battle Creek & Tributaries, Red Bluff, Tehama County, CA

Battle Creek Hydroelectric System, Battle Creek & Tributaries, Red Blu...

STORED OFF SITE AND ON SITE. mchr Significance: The Battle Creek hydroelectric system was a typical turn-of-the-century California hydroelectric system, characterized by high head plants, the use of the impulse... More

Battle Creek Hydroelectric System, Battle Creek & Tributaries, Red Bluff, Tehama County, CA

Battle Creek Hydroelectric System, Battle Creek & Tributaries, Red Blu...

STORED OFF SITE AND ON SITE. mchr Significance: The Battle Creek hydroelectric system was a typical turn-of-the-century California hydroelectric system, characterized by high head plants, the use of the impulse... More

Battle Creek Hydroelectric System, Battle Creek & Tributaries, Red Bluff, Tehama County, CA

Battle Creek Hydroelectric System, Battle Creek & Tributaries, Red Blu...

STORED OFF SITE AND ON SITE. mchr Significance: The Battle Creek hydroelectric system was a typical turn-of-the-century California hydroelectric system, characterized by high head plants, the use of the impulse... More

Battle Creek Hydroelectric System, Battle Creek & Tributaries, Red Bluff, Tehama County, CA

Battle Creek Hydroelectric System, Battle Creek & Tributaries, Red Blu...

STORED OFF SITE AND ON SITE. mchr Significance: The Battle Creek hydroelectric system was a typical turn-of-the-century California hydroelectric system, characterized by high head plants, the use of the impulse... More

Battle Creek Hydroelectric System, Battle Creek & Tributaries, Red Bluff, Tehama County, CA

Battle Creek Hydroelectric System, Battle Creek & Tributaries, Red Blu...

STORED OFF SITE AND ON SITE. mchr Significance: The Battle Creek hydroelectric system was a typical turn-of-the-century California hydroelectric system, characterized by high head plants, the use of the impulse... More

Battle Creek Hydroelectric System, Battle Creek & Tributaries, Red Bluff, Tehama County, CA

Battle Creek Hydroelectric System, Battle Creek & Tributaries, Red Blu...

STORED OFF SITE AND ON SITE. mchr Significance: The Battle Creek hydroelectric system was a typical turn-of-the-century California hydroelectric system, characterized by high head plants, the use of the impulse... More

Battle Creek Hydroelectric System, Battle Creek & Tributaries, Red Bluff, Tehama County, CA

Battle Creek Hydroelectric System, Battle Creek & Tributaries, Red Blu...

STORED OFF SITE AND ON SITE. mchr Significance: The Battle Creek hydroelectric system was a typical turn-of-the-century California hydroelectric system, characterized by high head plants, the use of the impulse... More

Battle Creek Hydroelectric System, Battle Creek & Tributaries, Red Bluff, Tehama County, CA

Battle Creek Hydroelectric System, Battle Creek & Tributaries, Red Blu...

STORED OFF SITE AND ON SITE. mchr Significance: The Battle Creek hydroelectric system was a typical turn-of-the-century California hydroelectric system, characterized by high head plants, the use of the impulse... More

Battle Creek Hydroelectric System, Battle Creek & Tributaries, Red Bluff, Tehama County, CA

Battle Creek Hydroelectric System, Battle Creek & Tributaries, Red Blu...

STORED OFF SITE AND ON SITE. mchr Significance: The Battle Creek hydroelectric system was a typical turn-of-the-century California hydroelectric system, characterized by high head plants, the use of the impulse... More

Battle Creek Hydroelectric System, Battle Creek & Tributaries, Red Bluff, Tehama County, CA

Battle Creek Hydroelectric System, Battle Creek & Tributaries, Red Blu...

STORED OFF SITE AND ON SITE. mchr Significance: The Battle Creek hydroelectric system was a typical turn-of-the-century California hydroelectric system, characterized by high head plants, the use of the impulse... More

Battle Creek Hydroelectric System, Battle Creek & Tributaries, Red Bluff, Tehama County, CA

Battle Creek Hydroelectric System, Battle Creek & Tributaries, Red Blu...

STORED OFF SITE AND ON SITE. mchr Significance: The Battle Creek hydroelectric system was a typical turn-of-the-century California hydroelectric system, characterized by high head plants, the use of the impulse... More

Battle Creek Hydroelectric System, Battle Creek & Tributaries, Red Bluff, Tehama County, CA

Battle Creek Hydroelectric System, Battle Creek & Tributaries, Red Blu...

STORED OFF SITE AND ON SITE. mchr Significance: The Battle Creek hydroelectric system was a typical turn-of-the-century California hydroelectric system, characterized by high head plants, the use of the impulse... More

Battle Creek Hydroelectric System, Battle Creek & Tributaries, Red Bluff, Tehama County, CA

Battle Creek Hydroelectric System, Battle Creek & Tributaries, Red Blu...

STORED OFF SITE AND ON SITE. mchr Significance: The Battle Creek hydroelectric system was a typical turn-of-the-century California hydroelectric system, characterized by high head plants, the use of the impulse... More

Shoshone Falls Hydroelectric Project, 1907 Powerhouse, North Bank of Snake River, at West end of penstock, Tipperary Corner, Jerome County, ID

Shoshone Falls Hydroelectric Project, 1907 Powerhouse, North Bank of S...

Significance: The powerhouse, with its two horizontal shaft systems, was the focal point of the first hydroelectric development at Shoshone Falls. In 1907, the powerhouse generated 500 kilowatts of power. With ... More

Shoshone Falls Hydroelectric Project, 1907 Powerhouse, North Bank of Snake River, at West end of penstock, Tipperary Corner, Jerome County, ID

Shoshone Falls Hydroelectric Project, 1907 Powerhouse, North Bank of S...

Significance: The powerhouse, with its two horizontal shaft systems, was the focal point of the first hydroelectric development at Shoshone Falls. In 1907, the powerhouse generated 500 kilowatts of power. With ... More

Shoshone Falls Hydroelectric Project, 1907 Powerhouse, North Bank of Snake River, at West end of penstock, Tipperary Corner, Jerome County, ID

Shoshone Falls Hydroelectric Project, 1907 Powerhouse, North Bank of S...

Significance: The powerhouse, with its two horizontal shaft systems, was the focal point of the first hydroelectric development at Shoshone Falls. In 1907, the powerhouse generated 500 kilowatts of power. With ... More

Mormon Flat Dam, On Salt River, Eastern Maricopa County, east of Phoenix, Phoenix, Maricopa County, AZ

Mormon Flat Dam, On Salt River, Eastern Maricopa County, east of Phoen...

Picryl description: Public domain image of a power dam, cascade, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Mormon Flat Dam, On Salt River, Eastern Maricopa County, east of Phoenix, Phoenix, Maricopa County, AZ

Mormon Flat Dam, On Salt River, Eastern Maricopa County, east of Phoen...

Picryl description: Public domain image of a power dam, cascade, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Nunn Hydroelectric Plant, On Madison River, Ennis, Madison County, MT

Nunn Hydroelectric Plant, On Madison River, Ennis, Madison County, MT

Significance: It is significant for its association with the early electrification of mining in Butte and early hydroelectric development generally in Montana. It is also significant for its association with L... More

Santa Ana River Hydroelectric System, SAR-2 Forebay & Penstock, Redlands, San Bernardino County, CA

Santa Ana River Hydroelectric System, SAR-2 Forebay & Penstock, Redlan...

Survey number: HAER CA-130-P Building/structure dates: 1898 Initial Construction Building/structure dates: 1905 Subsequent Work Building/structure dates: 1904 Subsequent Work

Hoover Dam, Nevada State Switchyard, U.S. Highway 93, Boulder City, Clark County, NV

Hoover Dam, Nevada State Switchyard, U.S. Highway 93, Boulder City, Cl...

Significance: It was the smallest of the six major Federal switchyards at Hoover Dam. This switchyard was constructed to be the principal point at which Nevada's allocation of power from Hoover Dam could be del... More

Washington Water Power Clark Fork River Cabinet Gorge Hydroelectric Development, Powerhouse, North Bank of Clark Fork River at Cabinet Gorge, Cabinet, Bonner County, ID

Washington Water Power Clark Fork River Cabinet Gorge Hydroelectric De...

Significance: It is locally important because of its influence, along with the associated Cabinet Gorge Hydroelectric Development, on the local environment, landscape and economy. The facility is also important... More

Dauphin Water Works, Southeast corner of Susquehanna & Canal Streets at Stony Creek, Dauphin, Dauphin County, PA

Dauphin Water Works, Southeast corner of Susquehanna & Canal Streets a...

Picryl description: Public domain image of a waterfall, water stream, cascade, nature site, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

S. U. M. Hydroelectric Plant, McBride Avenue, Paterson, Passaic County, NJ

S. U. M. Hydroelectric Plant, McBride Avenue, Paterson, Passaic County...

Significance: The S.U.M. Hydroelectric Plant was constructed in 1912-1914 to meet the electrical power needs of the mill and factory owners and tenants in the Paterson area. It superceded the power canal syste... More

Santa Ana River Hydroelectric System, Flumes & Tunnels below Sandbox, Redlands, San Bernardino County, CA

Santa Ana River Hydroelectric System, Flumes & Tunnels below Sandbox, ...

Survey number: HAER CA-130-G Building/structure dates: 1898 Initial Construction Building/structure dates: 1905 Subsequent Work Building/structure dates: 1904 Subsequent Work

Santa Ana River Hydroelectric System, Flumes & Tunnels below Sandbox, Redlands, San Bernardino County, CA

Santa Ana River Hydroelectric System, Flumes & Tunnels below Sandbox, ...

Survey number: HAER CA-130-G Building/structure dates: 1898 Initial Construction Building/structure dates: 1905 Subsequent Work Building/structure dates: 1904 Subsequent Work

Santa Ana River Hydroelectric System, Flumes & Tunnels below Sandbox, Redlands, San Bernardino County, CA

Santa Ana River Hydroelectric System, Flumes & Tunnels below Sandbox, ...

Survey number: HAER CA-130-G Building/structure dates: 1898 Initial Construction Building/structure dates: 1905 Subsequent Work Building/structure dates: 1904 Subsequent Work

Centerville Hydroelectric System, Powerhouse, Butte Creek, Centerville, Butte County, CA

Centerville Hydroelectric System, Powerhouse, Butte Creek, Centerville...

Significance: The Centerville installation of the Francis turbine generation unit in 1907 was only the fifth Francis turbine installed on the Pacific Coast, and the first relatively high head turbine installed ... More

Centerville Hydroelectric System, Powerhouse, Butte Creek, Centerville, Butte County, CA

Centerville Hydroelectric System, Powerhouse, Butte Creek, Centerville...

Significance: The Centerville installation of the Francis turbine generation unit in 1907 was only the fifth Francis turbine installed on the Pacific Coast, and the first relatively high head turbine installed ... More

Centerville Hydroelectric System, Powerhouse, Butte Creek, Centerville, Butte County, CA

Centerville Hydroelectric System, Powerhouse, Butte Creek, Centerville...

Significance: The Centerville installation of the Francis turbine generation unit in 1907 was only the fifth Francis turbine installed on the Pacific Coast, and the first relatively high head turbine installed ... More

Centerville Hydroelectric System, Powerhouse, Butte Creek, Centerville, Butte County, CA

Centerville Hydroelectric System, Powerhouse, Butte Creek, Centerville...

Significance: The Centerville installation of the Francis turbine generation unit in 1907 was only the fifth Francis turbine installed on the Pacific Coast, and the first relatively high head turbine installed ... More

Centerville Hydroelectric System, Powerhouse, Butte Creek, Centerville, Butte County, CA

Centerville Hydroelectric System, Powerhouse, Butte Creek, Centerville...

Significance: The Centerville installation of the Francis turbine generation unit in 1907 was only the fifth Francis turbine installed on the Pacific Coast, and the first relatively high head turbine installed ... More

Yosemite Hydroelectric Power Plant, Highways 120 & 140, Yosemite Village, Mariposa County, CA

Yosemite Hydroelectric Power Plant, Highways 120 & 140, Yosemite Villa...

Picryl description: Public domain image of a power dam, cascade, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Hoover Dam, Metropolitan Water District Switchyard, U.S. Highway 93, Boulder City, Clark County, NV

Hoover Dam, Metropolitan Water District Switchyard, U.S. Highway 93, B...

Significance: It was the second-largest Federal switchyard at Hoover Dam, the switchyard provided needed power for expansion of irrigation and municipal water supplies in California during and after WWII, but i... More

Hauser Hydroelectric Facility, Powerhouse, East Bank of Missouri River along Hauser Dam Road, Helena, Lewis and Clark County, MT

Hauser Hydroelectric Facility, Powerhouse, East Bank of Missouri River...

Significance: The Hauser Hydroelectric Facility Historic District is significant for its association with the industrial development of Montana in the early twentieth century and the consolidation of most of th... More

Hauser Hydroelectric Facility, Powerhouse, East Bank of Missouri River along Hauser Dam Road, Helena, Lewis and Clark County, MT

Hauser Hydroelectric Facility, Powerhouse, East Bank of Missouri River...

Significance: The Hauser Hydroelectric Facility Historic District is significant for its association with the industrial development of Montana in the early twentieth century and the consolidation of most of th... More

Skagit Power Development, Diablo Dam, On Skagit River, 6.9 miles upstream from Newhalem, Newhalem, Whatcom County, WA

Skagit Power Development, Diablo Dam, On Skagit River, 6.9 miles upstr...

Unprocessed Field note material exists for this structure: FN-7 Survey number: HAER WA-24-F Building/structure dates: 1930 Initial Construction

Skagit Power Development, Diablo Dam, On Skagit River, 6.9 miles upstream from Newhalem, Newhalem, Whatcom County, WA

Skagit Power Development, Diablo Dam, On Skagit River, 6.9 miles upstr...

Unprocessed Field note material exists for this structure: FN-7 Survey number: HAER WA-24-F Building/structure dates: 1930 Initial Construction

Skagit Power Development, Diablo Dam, On Skagit River, 6.9 miles upstream from Newhalem, Newhalem, Whatcom County, WA

Skagit Power Development, Diablo Dam, On Skagit River, 6.9 miles upstr...

Unprocessed Field note material exists for this structure: FN-7 Survey number: HAER WA-24-F Building/structure dates: 1930 Initial Construction

Skagit Power Development, Diablo Dam, On Skagit River, 6.9 miles upstream from Newhalem, Newhalem, Whatcom County, WA

Skagit Power Development, Diablo Dam, On Skagit River, 6.9 miles upstr...

Unprocessed Field note material exists for this structure: FN-7 Survey number: HAER WA-24-F Building/structure dates: 1930 Initial Construction

Lockville Hydroelectric Plant, Deep River, 3.5 miles upstream from Haw River, Moncure, Chatham County, NC

Lockville Hydroelectric Plant, Deep River, 3.5 miles upstream from Haw...

Significance: The Lockville dam, canal, and powerhouse occupy a site which is closely associated with important events in the history of Chatham County and in the overall development of North Carolina. Lord Co... More

Great Smoky Mountains National Park Roads & Bridges, Northshore Road, 1 mile spur at Fontana Dam & Bryson City to Noland Creek, Gatlinburg, Sevier County, TN

Great Smoky Mountains National Park Roads & Bridges, Northshore Road, ...

Picryl description: Public domain image of a dam, cascade, water stream, waterfall, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Croton Hydroelectric Plant, Powerhouse, Croton Dam Road at Muskegon River, Croton, Newaygo County, MI

Croton Hydroelectric Plant, Powerhouse, Croton Dam Road at Muskegon Ri...

Significance: The Croton Hydroelectric Plant powerhouse was designed by William G. Fargo, a Jackson, Michigan, civil engineer who specialized in the design of small and mid-sized hydroelectric plants in the Mid... More

Cohoes Company, Gate House No. 1, On Mohawk River, North end of Canal abutting East bank, Cohoes, Albany County, NY

Cohoes Company, Gate House No. 1, On Mohawk River, North end of Canal ...

Significance: In addition to its practical function as a gate house controlling the flow of water to the canal, the head gate house was conceived romantically as a Romanesque Revival, brick bastion at the head ... More

Cohoes Company, Gate House No. 1, On Mohawk River, North end of Canal abutting East bank, Cohoes, Albany County, NY

Cohoes Company, Gate House No. 1, On Mohawk River, North end of Canal ...

Significance: In addition to its practical function as a gate house controlling the flow of water to the canal, the head gate house was conceived romantically as a Romanesque Revival, brick bastion at the head ... More

Cohoes Company, Gate House No. 1, On Mohawk River, North end of Canal abutting East bank, Cohoes, Albany County, NY

Cohoes Company, Gate House No. 1, On Mohawk River, North end of Canal ...

Significance: In addition to its practical function as a gate house controlling the flow of water to the canal, the head gate house was conceived romantically as a Romanesque Revival, brick bastion at the head ... More

Lake Lynn Hydroelectric Power House & Dam, Cheat River, Morgantown, Monongalia County, WV

Lake Lynn Hydroelectric Power House & Dam, Cheat River, Morgantown, Mo...

Significance: When built, the Lake Lynn power house and dam reflected the state of the art in American hydroelectric power technology and developed a very substantial portion of West Virginia's hydrologic resou... More

[Alternators made in Budapest, Hungary, in the power generating hall of a hydroelectric station in Iolotan on the Murghab River]

[Alternators made in Budapest, Hungary, in the power generating hall o...

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Holter Hydroelectric Facility, House No. 4, End of Holter Dam Road, Wolf Creek, Lewis and Clark County, MT

Holter Hydroelectric Facility, House No. 4, End of Holter Dam Road, Wo...

Significance: The Holter Hydroelectric Facility Historic District is significant as one of the most intact hydroelectric generating plants and operators' camps on the Missouri-Madison Project. House No. 4 contr... More

Holter Hydroelectric Facility, House No. 4, End of Holter Dam Road, Wolf Creek, Lewis and Clark County, MT

Holter Hydroelectric Facility, House No. 4, End of Holter Dam Road, Wo...

Significance: The Holter Hydroelectric Facility Historic District is significant as one of the most intact hydroelectric generating plants and operators' camps on the Missouri-Madison Project. House No. 4 contr... More

Ouachita River Lock & Dam No. 8, Ouachita River at River Mile 282.8, Calion, Union County, AR

Ouachita River Lock & Dam No. 8, Ouachita River at River Mile 282.8, C...

Significance: The Ouachita River Lock and Dam No. 8 is one of the oldest remaining locks and dams in the State of Arkansas. It represents a vital segment in the earliest attempt by the U.S. Army Corps of Engin... More

Ouachita River Lock & Dam No. 8, Ouachita River at River Mile 282.8, Calion, Union County, AR

Ouachita River Lock & Dam No. 8, Ouachita River at River Mile 282.8, C...

Significance: The Ouachita River Lock and Dam No. 8 is one of the oldest remaining locks and dams in the State of Arkansas. It represents a vital segment in the earliest attempt by the U.S. Army Corps of Engin... More

Skagit Power Development, Diablo Powerhouse, On Skagit River, 6.1 miles upstream from Newhalem, Newhalem, Whatcom County, WA

Skagit Power Development, Diablo Powerhouse, On Skagit River, 6.1 mile...

Significance: Seattle City Light, during the construction of the Skagit Power Development, maintained a dedication to quality. This becomes evident in the ornamental details of Diablo Powerhouse. Unit 31 in t... More

Skagit Power Development, Diablo Powerhouse, On Skagit River, 6.1 miles upstream from Newhalem, Newhalem, Whatcom County, WA

Skagit Power Development, Diablo Powerhouse, On Skagit River, 6.1 mile...

Significance: Seattle City Light, during the construction of the Skagit Power Development, maintained a dedication to quality. This becomes evident in the ornamental details of Diablo Powerhouse. Unit 31 in t... More

Skagit Power Development, Diablo Powerhouse, On Skagit River, 6.1 miles upstream from Newhalem, Newhalem, Whatcom County, WA

Skagit Power Development, Diablo Powerhouse, On Skagit River, 6.1 mile...

Significance: Seattle City Light, during the construction of the Skagit Power Development, maintained a dedication to quality. This becomes evident in the ornamental details of Diablo Powerhouse. Unit 31 in t... More

Bishop Creek Hydroelectric System, Plant 4, Cottage No. 1, Bishop Creek, Bishop, Inyo County, CA

Bishop Creek Hydroelectric System, Plant 4, Cottage No. 1, Bishop Cree...

Significance: Building 102 Plant 4 (formerly Cottage, Building No. 1, Plant 4), a small bungalow cottage, is a rare, surviving example of early worker's housing at the Bishop Creek Hydroelectric System. Built ... More

Phoenix Mill, North bank of Still River, Phoenixville, Windham County, CT

Phoenix Mill, North bank of Still River, Phoenixville, Windham County,...

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Phoenix Mill, North bank of Still River, Phoenixville, Windham County, CT

Phoenix Mill, North bank of Still River, Phoenixville, Windham County,...

Public domain image of a large historic building, city hall, urban architecture, free to use, no copyright restrictions - Picryl description

Phoenix Mill, North bank of Still River, Phoenixville, Windham County, CT

Phoenix Mill, North bank of Still River, Phoenixville, Windham County,...

Picryl description: Public domain image of a department store, commerce, shopping, main street, city downtown, early 20th-century, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Puget Sound Power & Light Company, White River Hydroelectric Project, Clubhouse, 2118 Cottage Road East, Dieringer, Pierce County, WA

Puget Sound Power & Light Company, White River Hydroelectric Project, ...

Picryl description: Public domain image of a small palace, chateau, villa, residential historic building, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

Rainbow Hydroelectric Facility, On north bank of Missouri River 2 miles Northeast of Great Falls, & end of Rainbow Dam Road, Great Falls, Cascade County, MT

Rainbow Hydroelectric Facility, On north bank of Missouri River 2 mile...

Significance: It is significant for its association with the industrial development of Montana and the consolidation of most of Montana's electric industry into the Montana Power Company. The district is also a... More

Strawberry Valley Project, Payson, Utah County, UT

Strawberry Valley Project, Payson, Utah County, UT

Significance: As the first project built by the U.S. Reclamation Service in Utah, the Strawberry Valley Project had a major impact on the State. It represents the beginning of Federal assistance in water devel... More

Dam No. 5 Hydroelectric Plant, On Potomac River, Hedgesville, Berkeley County, WV

Dam No. 5 Hydroelectric Plant, On Potomac River, Hedgesville, Berkeley...

Picryl description: Public domain image of a power dam, cascade, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Dam No. 5 Hydroelectric Plant, On Potomac River, Hedgesville, Berkeley County, WV

Dam No. 5 Hydroelectric Plant, On Potomac River, Hedgesville, Berkeley...

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Dam No. 5 Hydroelectric Plant, On Potomac River, Hedgesville, Berkeley County, WV

Dam No. 5 Hydroelectric Plant, On Potomac River, Hedgesville, Berkeley...

Picryl description: Public domain image of a power dam, cascade, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Dam No. 5 Hydroelectric Plant, On Potomac River, Hedgesville, Berkeley County, WV

Dam No. 5 Hydroelectric Plant, On Potomac River, Hedgesville, Berkeley...

Picryl description: Public domain image of a power dam, cascade, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Dam No. 5 Hydroelectric Plant, On Potomac River, Hedgesville, Berkeley County, WV

Dam No. 5 Hydroelectric Plant, On Potomac River, Hedgesville, Berkeley...

Picryl description: Public domain image of a power dam, cascade, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Hoover Dam, Southern California Edison 230-KV Switchyard, U.S. Highway 93, Boulder City, Clark County, NV

Hoover Dam, Southern California Edison 230-KV Switchyard, U.S. Highway...

Significance: It was an integral element of the Hoover Dam electrical generation and transmission system. This switchyard provided much-needed electricity during WWII to power Douglas, Vultee, and Northrup airc... More

Nooksack Falls Hydroelectric Plant, Route 542, Glacier, Whatcom County, WA

Nooksack Falls Hydroelectric Plant, Route 542, Glacier, Whatcom County...

Significance: With a generating capacity of 1,500 kilowatts, the Nooksack plant is the second oldest operating hydroelectric facility in western Washington (only the Snoqualmie Falls plant (1899) is earlier t... More

Warrior Ridge Dam, Spanning Frankstown Branch of Juniata River, Petersburg, Huntingdon County, PA

Warrior Ridge Dam, Spanning Frankstown Branch of Juniata River, Peters...

Significance: The Ambursen Hydraulic Construction Company, a major dam builder in the United States in the early twentieth century, designed and built the dam. As one of the earliest examples of a covered vers... More

Santa Ana River Hydroelectric System, SAR-1 Powerhouse, Redlands, San Bernardino County, CA

Santa Ana River Hydroelectric System, SAR-1 Powerhouse, Redlands, San ...

Survey number: HAER CA-130-J Building/structure dates: 1898 Initial Construction Building/structure dates: 1905 Subsequent Work Building/structure dates: 1904 Subsequent Work

Santa Ana River Hydroelectric System, SAR-1 Powerhouse, Redlands, San Bernardino County, CA

Santa Ana River Hydroelectric System, SAR-1 Powerhouse, Redlands, San ...

Survey number: HAER CA-130-J Building/structure dates: 1898 Initial Construction Building/structure dates: 1905 Subsequent Work Building/structure dates: 1904 Subsequent Work

Santa Ana River Hydroelectric System, SAR-1 Powerhouse, Redlands, San Bernardino County, CA

Santa Ana River Hydroelectric System, SAR-1 Powerhouse, Redlands, San ...

Survey number: HAER CA-130-J Building/structure dates: 1898 Initial Construction Building/structure dates: 1905 Subsequent Work Building/structure dates: 1904 Subsequent Work

Santa Ana River Hydroelectric System, SAR-1 Powerhouse, Redlands, San Bernardino County, CA

Santa Ana River Hydroelectric System, SAR-1 Powerhouse, Redlands, San ...

Survey number: HAER CA-130-J Building/structure dates: 1898 Initial Construction Building/structure dates: 1905 Subsequent Work Building/structure dates: 1904 Subsequent Work

Santa Ana River Hydroelectric System, SAR-1 Powerhouse, Redlands, San Bernardino County, CA

Santa Ana River Hydroelectric System, SAR-1 Powerhouse, Redlands, San ...

Survey number: HAER CA-130-J Building/structure dates: 1898 Initial Construction Building/structure dates: 1905 Subsequent Work Building/structure dates: 1904 Subsequent Work

Shoshone Hydroelectric Plant Complex, 60111 U.S. Highway 6, Glenwood Springs, Garfield County, CO

Shoshone Hydroelectric Plant Complex, 60111 U.S. Highway 6, Glenwood S...

Significance: The Shoshone complex is significant for being one of the earliest hydroelectric plants on the Colorado River and one of the largest in the Rocky Mountain Region to depend upon the flow of a river ... More

Cushman No. 1 Hydroelectric Power Plant, Spillway, North Fork of Skokomish River, 5 miles West of Hood Canal, Hoodsport, Mason County, WA

Cushman No. 1 Hydroelectric Power Plant, Spillway, North Fork of Skoko...

Significance: The Cushman No. 1 Hydroelectric Power Plant is a significant example of medium head hydroelectric technology in the west from the 1920s. Located in steep, inaccessible terrain prone to flooding, ... More

Santa Ana River Hydroelectric System, SAR-1 Stable, Redlands, San Bernardino County, CA

Santa Ana River Hydroelectric System, SAR-1 Stable, Redlands, San Bern...

Survey number: HAER CA-130-K Building/structure dates: 1898 Initial Construction Building/structure dates: 1905 Subsequent Work Building/structure dates: 1904 Subsequent Work

Bishop Creek Hydroelectric System, Plant 4, Bishop Creek, Bishop, Inyo County, CA

Bishop Creek Hydroelectric System, Plant 4, Bishop Creek, Bishop, Inyo...

Survey number: HAER CA-145-4 Public domain photograph of electric power generation, power lines, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

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