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View Toward Right Abutment
"Looking along axis toward right abutment from station 0+00, (Photographic point No. 3). Average elevation of embankment in foreground is 7672. Refer to Pine R-383."
View Toward Left Abutment
"Looking along axis toward left abutment from right bank of spillway (Photographic Point No. 1) Average elevation of fill - 7660. Refer to Pine R-385."
View North of Vallecito Dam Construction
"Looking toward left abutment from right side of temporary diversion channel (135 feet upstream from axis at station 25+50). Placing compacted embankment in diversion channel in right foreground. Temporary cofferdam at left foreground."
Vallecito Spillway Construction
"Looking downstream in spillway channel from right side at station 8+10. Dragline is placing concrete in wall footing."
Vallecito from the Sky
View from the sky of the nearly finished Vallecito Dam, north of Bayfield, Colorado.
Vallecito Dam Construction
"Looking toward right abutment from axis station 0+00. (Photographic point No. 3). Note excellent condition of embankment for hauling equipment."
Vallecito Dam Construction
"Looking upstream at cofferdam construction in temporary diversion channel. Bridge is just upstream from toe of dam."
Upstream View of Spillway
"Looking upstream at spillway gate structure from right side at station 9+27. Refer to Pine R-334."
The Study and Documentation of the Animas City Cemetery
An historic survey of Animas City Cemetery prepared for the State Historical Fund
The Study and Documentation of Hermosa Cemetery
An historic survey of Hermosa Cemetery prepared for the State Historical Fund
Steel Truss Bridge
"Steel truss bridge constructed over branch of Vallecito Creek at station 261+62 on relocated road."
Spillway Outlet at Vallecito Dam Site
"Looking upstream along spillway and outlet channel front point 92 feet right of spillway centerline at station 17+00."
Spillway Excavation at Vallecito Dam Site
"Looking along axis toward left abutment from right bank of spillway (Photographic point No. 1). Excavation at left foreground is for completion of cutoff wall and placing lean concrete foundation under spillway inlet channel floor."
Spillway Construction at Vallecito Dam
Concrete being poured to construct the spillway at the Vallecito Dam north of Bayfield, Colorado
Spillway Bridge During Vallecito Construction
Trestle spanning the spillway during the construction of the Vallecito Dam, north of Bayfield, Colorado.
Snowy View of Embankment Slope
"Looking at downstream slope of embankment from a point in the old river channel about 600 feet downstream from axis. Slope near the crest of dam has not been graded. Note piezometer well cover at station 11+75 in center of picture."
Sheepsfoot Roller at Vallecito Construction
A Sheesfoot or tamping roller working at the construction of the Vallecito Dam, north of Bayfield, Colorado.
Sheepsfoot Compacting Material at Vallecito Dam Site
"Sheepsfoot roller compacting upstream No. 2 material at station 20/25, 30 feet upstream from dam axis. The moisture content of this material is approximately 1.5% below optimum moisture."
Secrets of the "Little Valley," The Story of Vallecito Lake...a family adventure
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Colorado's best kept secret is out!!! Not even the wild, rugged Rocky Mountain peaks and dense forests could keep this spectacular "little valley" secret forever. Dirk Ross and his family help you discover the secrets of the "little valley" thru…
Screening Plant at Vallecito Dam Site
"Screening plant erected by contractor to remove plus 5-inch stones from earth borrow materials."
Rock Excavation at Vallecito Dam Site
"Rock excavation for right wall of spillway inlet structure, stations 5/100 to 5/29.89. Note rock slide just above and to right of form at lower left."
Quarry at Vallecito Dam Site
"General view of rock quarry. Note large quantity of fragments and spalls at left side after blasting. Refer to Pine R-336."
Pouring Concrete at Vallecito Dam Construction
A man pouring concrete during the construction of the Vallecito Dam north of Bayfield, Colorado.
Piezometer Tip at Vallecito Dam Site
"Close-up showing installation of piezometer tip at station 11+75, 45 feet upstream from axis, elevation 7640."
Piezometer at Vallecito Dam Site
"Installation of copper tubing for piezometer connections at elevation 7640, station 11+75. Camera is about 53 feet downstream from axis."
Panoramic View of Vallecito Dam
A panoramic photo view of the Vallecito Dam, north of Bayfield, Colorado.
Nature's Names for Colorado Communities
Origins of geologic place names for Colorado locations.
Men Working at Dam Site
As part of the New Deal, the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) cleared the trees in the area for the Dam. The Dam itself was constructed by the United States Bureau of Reclamation.
Man Overlooking Vallecito Spillway
A man overlooking the spillway at the Vallecito Dam, north of Bayfield, Colorado.
Man at Vallecito Dam Construction Site
Man using a pneumatic tool during the construction of the Vallecito Dam, north of Bayfield, Colorado.
Heavy Machinery at Vallecito Dam Contstruction
A view of several pieces of heavy machinery aiding in the construction Vallecito Dam north of Bayfield, Colorado
Hauling Earth at Vallecito Dam Construction Site
"Looking toward right abutment from station 19/50, 30 feet right of axis at the upstream No. 2 section of embankment. To the right of this section are piled the cobbles recovered from one life of embankment placed in the upstream part of No. 2 zone.…
Foundations at Vallecito Dam Construction
Men constructing the foundations for concrete to be poured at the Vallecio Dam north of Bayfield, Colorado.
Footing Excavation at Vallecito Dam Site
"Completed excavation for placing lean mass concrete foundation under spillway inlet wall at left side, station 5+30 to 5+84. Note key trenches excavated in rock. Embankment cut-off wall in foreground will be extended to the mass concrete. Refer to…
Excavating Borrow Pit No. 2
"Dragline excavating in Borrow Pit No. 2, station 56+75/12+50. Contractor chose to make two cuts in this area. Not face of first shovel out in background."