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Portal Powerhouse

Description
Portal Powerhouse - 12' diameter pipe installed to reduce pressure at portal during high flows. At time, the lower baffle was still there at outlet restricting end area.
Type
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Date
11/16/1955
Call number
photCL SCE 02 - 43917
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