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All-American Canal – Imperial Valley – California

All-American Canal - Imperial Valley - California

A view of the All-American Canal in Southeast California. The All American Canal, constructed in 1930’s, is the longest irrigation aqueduct  in the world. bringing water from the Colorado River north of Yuma, Arizona, to the Imperial Valley of California. The canal irrigates over 600,000 acres of farmland, which serves as a prime source of American agricultural products during the winter months. Communities served by the canal include, Brawley, Calexico, El Centro, Imperial. Before irrigation was brought to the Imperial Valley it was one of the driest places in the world.

Parker Dam – Lake Havasu – California

Parker Dam - Lake Havasu - California

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A view of Parker Dam, which is responsible for Lake Havasu on the Colorado River between Arizona and California. The dam is 320 feet high, 235 feet of it buried below the riverbed. The dam was completed in 1938. Lake Havasu provides a water source  for both California’s Colorado River Aqueduct, as well the  Central Arizona Project Aqueduct, which provides agricultural and municipal water to Tucson and Phoenix.  The dam also produces a limited amount of hydroelectric power.