Theodore Roosevelt Dam
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- This, one of the world's highest masonry dams , was started in 1906 and opened by President Theodore Roosevelt on March 18, 1911.
- Read on to discover 50 interesting facts about the Theodore Roosevelt Dam. Basic Information and Comparisons.
- Learn about the history and timeline of Theodore Roosevelt Dam, the cornerstone of a water system that moves over half of the Valley's water.
- As you take the Apache Trail, this is a perfect place to stop and take pics. You can view the dam, the bridge, and the lake all named after Theodore Roosevelt.
- The Theodore Roosevelt Dam is an arch-gravity dam that combines the functions and appearances of an arch dam and a gravity dam.
- Renovations at Theodore Roosevelt Dam used 444,000 cubic yards of concrete, enough to pave a two-lane road from Phoenix to Tucson.
- The first electric power generated by the Theodore Roosevelt Dam for commercial use was transmitted over a high-voltage line to Phoenix, where it was...
- The Theodore Roosevelt Dam in Arizona, USA is 397 feet (109 meters) tall, 1,210 feet (369 meters) wide along its crest and 196 feet (60 meters) thick at its base.
- The dam was originally known as "Salt River Dam #1", it was not until 1959 that the dam and reservoir were officially named after Theodore Roosevelt.
- When Theodore Roosevelt Dam was completed in 1911, it became the world’s tallest masonry dam, creating the world’s largest artificial lake.
