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Tour of Sweetwater Dam

Sweetwater Dam was the highest and largest masonry dam in the U.S. when built in 1888, and played an important role in the early development of the San Diego area of Southern California.

General Manager Jim Smyth takes you on a tour of the history and features of this historic dam, a National Engineering Landmark designated by the American Society of Civil Engineers. 

 

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