Upstream view of Bouquet Reservoir, said to be the largest and most modern earth-fill dam in the United States, constructed by the Department of Water and Power at a cost of $3,000,000. When filled it will hold 12,000,000,000 gallons of water, to furnish additional electric power and add to the water storage supply of Los Angeles. A single pipe conducts water to and from its reservoir. It is part of the Los Angeles Aqueduct system. Photo date: March 27, 1934.
If you're wondering about permissions and what you can do with this item, a good starting point is the "rights information" on this page. See our terms of use for more tips.
Share your story
Has Calisphere helped you advance your research, complete a project, or find something meaningful? We'd love to hear about it; please send us a message.
