Barrett Dam, 1918-1923
History
Finance
Construction
Miscellaneous
Morena Dam, 1921-1934
Barrett Dam, 1918-1923
History
Chronological history, construction of Barrett Dam and essential features, 1918-1921.
Exhibits, 1918-1921.
Exhibit 1: Maps showing location of dam in relation to City water system, 1919.
Exhibit 2: Photograph of the dam site before construction was commenced, 1919 May 16.
Exhibit 3: Plan and sections showing impounding capacity, 1920 Dec. 20.
Exhibit 4: Letter to San Diego City Council ("Common Council") presenting resolution adopted at meeting held August 21, 1918, 1918 Aug. 24.
Exhibit 5: Report of Hydraulic Engineer to City Council, 1919 Feb. 25.
Exhibit 6: Report of Hydraulic Engineer to City Council regarding survey and investigation of Barrett Dam and dam site with conclusions, recommendations for a dam, and estimate of cost, 1919 July 2.
Exhibit 7: Copy of Resolution no. 24847 passed by City Council authorizing construction of Barrett Dam, 1919 Sept. 15.
Exhibit 8: Resolutions passed by Chamber of Commerce, Rotary Club, and Manufacturers and Employers Association requesting City Council to call special bond election for completion of Barrett Dam, 1919 Oct. - Nov.
Exhibit 9: Resolution no. 70 of Board of Water Commissioners requesting City Council to call special election for completion of Barrett Dam, 1919 Nov. 25.
Exhibit 10: Report of Hydraulic Engineer on Barrett Dam construction, 1920 July 1.
Exhibit 11: Report of San Diego Chamber of Commerce Water Committee regarding completion of Barrett Dam, 1920 Oct. 15.
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Exhibit 12: Report of Hydraulic Engineer to City Council regarding requirement and necessity for completion of Barrett Dam, 1921 Feb. 17.
Exhibit 13: Letter to Melville Klauber from H. N. Savage regarding impounding and carrying water system of San Diego, 1921 Mar. 8.
Finance
Cost of construction work, 1920 Oct. 13.
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Bond election, 1921.
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Bond funds, 1921-1922.
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Construction funds, 1922 Mar. 27.
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Barrett Dam construction cost analysis, 1922.
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Construction
Barrett Dam, spillway and outlet tower : drawings and specifications, 1919 Sept. 18.
Barrett Dam, hauling materials : advertisement, proposal and specifications, 1920 July 6.
Barrett Dam construction equipment inventory, 1921 Nov. 1.
Construction reports, correspondence, etc., 1921-1922.
Taintor radial gates, 1922.
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Barrett Reservoir duty, 1923.
Miscellaneous
Barrett Dam and Reservoir dedication program, 1922 July 25.
Tracing, 1921 Mar. 11.
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Newspaper clippings, 1921-1922.
Photographs, 1920-1922.
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Photographs, 1921-1922.
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Morena Dam, 1921-1934
Report of W. C. Earle, Consulting Engineer, to City Council against enlargement of Morena Reservoir storage capacity, 1921 Feb. 10.
Morena Dam spillway enlargement, raising of dam and outlet tower : drawings and specifications, 1922.
Morena Reservoir spillway enlargement : report and recommendation, 1922 Apr. 27.
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Morena Reservoir - Investigations : enlargement spillway and dam, 1922 Mar. 11.
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Morena Reservoir - Investigations : enlargement spillway and dam, 1922 May 17.
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Letter to Hydraulic Engineer from Paul Beerman regarding Morena Reservoir and spillway performance, 1929 Dec. 7.
Memorandum from Paul Beerman regarding construction details of Morena Reservoir dam, 1934 Apr. 20.
Morena Reservoir dam foundation, 1934 Apr. 4.
Feature history, Morena Reservoir dam and spillway and safe duty enlargement, 1934.
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