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Expansion
Resources:
Photo Gallery of
Pictures Taken After Oct. 11
Photo Gallery of
Pictures Taken Before
Oct. 11
LV Reservoir Expansion Studies
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Updated Oct. 17, 2011 |
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| A drill works inside the spillway, drilling holes that will be used to anchor rebar for the finish layer of concrete. Click on the photo to see a larger version of this photo. |
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| The major concrete-work on the top of the spillway was completed on Sept. 20. This photo was taken on Sept. 21, 2011. Click here or on this photo to see a larger version. |
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| Construction workers begin to dismantle the last form sections from the top of the spillway. It took 43,000 cubic yards of roller compacted concrete to create the massive structure. This photo was taken on Sept. 21, 2011. Click here or on this photo to see a larger version. |
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Construction workers dismantle the reusualble forms for the top of the spillway. This photo was taken on Aug. 25, 2011. More than 35,000 yards of roller compacted concrete will be used to create the top of spillway. |
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The taller spillway is beginning to take shape in this Aug. 30, 2011 photo. |
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Most of the roller compacted concrete was poured at night when it was cooler. This photo was taken on Aug. 9, 2011. |
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This aerial of Los Vaqueros Dam, shot by Photographer Dick Jones, was taken on June, 30, 2011 and shows where the spillway is located. |
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Construction workers climb on a re-usable form as they bolt it together at the top of the spillway. This photo was taken on Aug. 4, 2011 just prior to placing the first layer of roller compacted concrete, a process that could take up to 30 days to complete. |
This photo is looking down into the spillway from the top of the dam. The new spillway will have a much larger bowl at its end. This photo was taken on July 14, 2011. |
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A crane is used to trasport concrete to the spillway in this July 7, 2011 photo. |
Construction workers prepare reinforcing rebar for a section of the spillway on June 30, 2011.
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