From near the top of Four Peaks, looking farther northeast, a portion of Roosevelt Lake comes into view. Roosevelt Dam is the oldest federal Bureau of Reclamation project in the country, with President Theodore Roosevelt traveling here in 1911 to dedicate the dam upon completion.
Roosevelt Lake is the largest of the Salt River lakes that store water supply for the Phoenix metropolitan area. At the time it was built, it created the largest artificial lake in the world. The lake inundates 10 miles (16 km) of the Salt River. Every year or so they will release water from the lake when it is at capacity, and water will flow in the Salt River like it did in the 1800's when Phoenix was founded.
Several weeks ago I showed some photos of a few of the canals in Scottsdale. This lake, and 5 other lakes, is the source of the water that is crucial to making life possible for the 4 million people who live in the Phoenix metropolitan area.
This week we are showing photos of the architecture and theater district of Chicago on our Viva la Voyage travel photo site.
5 comments:
beautiful shot, julie.
What a beautiful view!
Dams can at times be controversial, but the 4 million people in the Phoenix metro area certainly depend upon the Salt River lakes.
I haven't been up to that lake yet. Looks inviting!
I think this particular dam and spot is so gorgeous. Visited there some 25 years ago.
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