The above average temperatures, lack of rain and reduced ability to irrigate crops have really taken a toll on the crops as we have been driving through Nebraska and Kansas., in this case a field of corn. Short term, less feed for cattle, more cattle go the be slaughtered, meat prices fall. Long term, no feed for cattle, fewer cattle produced, far fewer cattle to be slaughtered, meat prices skyrocket. As the saying goes, what comes around, goes around.
It is difficult to realize the size of the dam from this photo which is of rolled earth construction and is 9300 feet long.
Powerhouse and surge tanks. The tanks are 145′ high and 70′ in diameter.
Powerhouse, surge tanks and stilling basin. The powerhouse has 7 turbines. The boat gives an idea of the size of the structure.
Side view of the powerhouse and surge tanks.
Water intake structures for the turbines.
Her philosophy is you never know when a rock will be “The Rock”.
