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Description: The Carson River diversion dam built in 1903-04 diverts water that formerly ran unchecked into Winnemucca Lake and Pyramid Lake to the Lake Lahontan reservoir, where it is used for irrigation.
Title: Derby Diversion Dam north
Credit: Carson River Diversion Dam
Author: U.S. Bureau of Reclamation
Usage Terms: Public domain
License: Public domain
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