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Portal Powerhouse

Description: Portal Powerhouse - Side spillway cut to relieve excessive back pressure during high flow. Final baffle now in place at end of penstock.
Type: Visual Materials(Opens in new tab)
Date: 11/21/1955
Call number: photCL SCE 02 - 43928
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