The history of large federal dams
Subtitle: planning, design, and construction in the era of big dams
By: David P. Billington, Donald C. Jackson, Martin V. Melosi
Contributors: Jackson, Donald C. (Donald Conrad), 1953-; Melosi, Martin V., 1947-
Publisher: U.S. Dept. of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation
Published: 2005
Place of publication: Denver
Language: eng
Number of pages: 605
Subjects: Dams -- Design and construction.
Description: "The objectives of the study were twofold: a history of federal dam development, concentrating on key projects and river systems, and the drafting of documents to assist cultural resource managers and others interested in nominating dams to the National Historic Landmarks program"--Preface.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 473-527) and index.