Grand Coulee Dam: A Man-Made Marvel

Apr 25, 2014 | IMDB 0

43 min Watch Now

Documentary

Historic construction footage, photos, and newsreels help illustrate Grand Coulee Dam's construction, engineering challenges, and regional impact including power and irrigation. Produced by the Bureau of Reclamation and shown at the dam's Visitor Center.

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Doug Copsey

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