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Saturday, June 21, 2014

(Photo) Half a dam on the Des Plaines River

Have you ever wondered what half a dam looks like? The hurry to Dam Number 2 Woods near Mount Prospect, Illinois. A low-head dam that has been there for years is being removed.

I captured this shot two days ago.


Related posts:
  • (Photos) The removal of Dam Number 2 on the Des Plaines River
  • (Photos) Soon-to-be-demolished Demspter Avenue Dam in Des Plaines
  • (Photos) Soon-to-be removed Dam Number 4 on the Des Plaines River
  • (Photos) Dam on the North Branch of the Chicago River in Niles
  • (Photos) Soon-to-be-removed Touhy Dam in Park Ridge
  • (Photos and video) The soon-to-be-removed Chick Evans Golf Course Dam
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