Images of the Past
Building Big Bend Dam - 1959-1964
Clip: Season 4 Episode 5 | 7m 5s
An Army Corps of Engineers film shows construction of a Missouri River Dam
The Big Bend dam on the Missouri River near Fort Thompson, South Dakota, was the last-built of the six great Missouri River dams. This film, likely shown on tours at the dam, describes the dam's construction and purpose.
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Images of the Past
Building Big Bend Dam - 1959-1964
Clip: Season 4 Episode 5 | 7m 5s
The Big Bend dam on the Missouri River near Fort Thompson, South Dakota, was the last-built of the six great Missouri River dams. This film, likely shown on tours at the dam, describes the dam's construction and purpose.
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