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Borel Powerhouse

Description: Borel Powerhouse - View of cofferdam across Kern River. Excess flow not handled by diversion tunnel spilling through opening in cofferdam.
Type: Visual Materials(Opens in new tab)
Date: 5/27/1952
Call number: photCL SCE 02 - 40730
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