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Dams In The United States - The United States Army Corps Of Engineers (USACE) And The United States Bureau Of Reclamation
This is NOT the official web site of either of these government departments
Description
The United States Army Corps Of Engineers (USACE) is responsible for the building and operating of many major civil engineering works, including many large dams and associated locks, and the Intracoastal Waterway. Some USACE facilities are open to the public.
Incidentally, the Corps Of Engineers also constructed the US Capitol Building, the Lincoln Memorial, the Washington Monument, the Panama Canal and the Alaska Highway.
The United States Bureau of Reclamation is responsible for many aspects of water resource management in the West, including numerous dams, hydroelectric schemes and water distribution systems. Some USBR facilities are open to the public.
External Links
The following official web sites are extremely useful sources of information on the dams and other civil engineering works in the United States for which each department is responsible.
Dams
Entrance Fees
US And Canadian Government Agencies And Departments Responsible For Recreation Areas
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As with all the other pages on this personal web site, all the information on this page is solely the opinion of the author, who has no connection whatsoever with any of the companies and organisations mentioned other than as an actual or potential customer.
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