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Big Creek, Florence Lake Dam

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Big Creek, Florence Lake Dam - View of downstream side of Arch 53, lake elevation 7261.90. Note slight dampness along 7252 joint 5' left to 20' right of centerline, also trace of asbestile waterproofing applied on upstream face duing spring of 1941 showing through joint at elevation 7260 5' left of centerline.
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Date
6/10/1942
Call number
photCL SCE 02 - 24737
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