Looking northeast at the Garrison Dam in the back, Garrison Dam hydroelectric power plant, to the left, and the spillway, to the right. The sediment coming from the spillway is noticable.
Photo taken by USGS personnel on a Civil Air Patrol flight.
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Looking northeast at the Garrison Dam in the back, Garrison Dam hydroelectric power plant, to the left, and the spillway, to the right. The sediment coming from the spillway is noticable.
Photo taken by USGS personnel on a Civil Air Patrol flight.
Looking northeast at the Garrison Dam in the back, Garrison Dam hydroelectric power plant, to the left, and the spillway, to the right. The sediment coming from the spillway is noticable.
Photo taken by USGS personnel on a Civil Air Patrol flight.
The Knife River enter the Missouri River. Knife River is the darker colored water and the Missouri River is the other.
Photo taken by USGS personnel on a Civil Air Patrol flight.
The Knife River enter the Missouri River. Knife River is the darker colored water and the Missouri River is the other.
Photo taken by USGS personnel on a Civil Air Patrol flight.
The Knife River and Missouri River coming together. Knife River is the darker back one and Missouri River is the closer one.
Photo taken by USGS personnel on a Civil Air Patrol flight.
The Knife River and Missouri River coming together. Knife River is the darker back one and Missouri River is the closer one.
Photo taken by USGS personnel on a Civil Air Patrol flight.
Basin Electric Leland Olds Station located near Stanton, North Dakota. It is a coal-fired power plant that use the Missouri River water for cooling.
Photo taken by USGS personnel on a Civil Air Patrol flight.
Basin Electric Leland Olds Station located near Stanton, North Dakota. It is a coal-fired power plant that use the Missouri River water for cooling.
Photo taken by USGS personnel on a Civil Air Patrol flight.
The Missouri River flooded Hogue Island located in North Bismarck, North Dakota.
Photo taken by USGS personnel on a Civil Air Patrol flight.
The Missouri River flooded Hogue Island located in North Bismarck, North Dakota.
Photo taken by USGS personnel on a Civil Air Patrol flight.
The Missouri River near Bismarck, North Dakota.
Photo taken by USGS personnel on a Civil Air Patrol flight.
The Missouri River near Bismarck, North Dakota.
Photo taken by USGS personnel on a Civil Air Patrol flight.
The Souris River flooding a road near Sherwood, North Dakota.On June 23, 2011, USGS personnel were there to measure the streamflow. Streamflow was approximately 27,100 cubic feet per second, stage approximately 27.98 feet.
The Souris River flooding a road near Sherwood, North Dakota.On June 23, 2011, USGS personnel were there to measure the streamflow. Streamflow was approximately 27,100 cubic feet per second, stage approximately 27.98 feet.
The Souris River flooding near Sherwood, North Dakota.On June 23, 2011, USGS personnel were there to measure the streamflow. Streamflow was approximately 27,100 cubic feet per second, stage approximately 27.98 feet.
The Souris River flooding near Sherwood, North Dakota.On June 23, 2011, USGS personnel were there to measure the streamflow. Streamflow was approximately 27,100 cubic feet per second, stage approximately 27.98 feet.
The Des Lacs National Wildlife Refuge in Bowbells, North Dakota.
Photo taken by USGS personnel on a Civil Air Patrol flight.
The Des Lacs National Wildlife Refuge in Bowbells, North Dakota.
Photo taken by USGS personnel on a Civil Air Patrol flight.
The Des Lacs National Wildlife Refuge in Bowbells, North Dakota.
Photo taken by USGS personnel on a Civil Air Patrol flight.
The Des Lacs National Wildlife Refuge in Bowbells, North Dakota.
Photo taken by USGS personnel on a Civil Air Patrol flight.
Alameda Reservoir near Alameda, Saskatchewan, Canada. Photo taken by USGS personnel on a Civil Air Patrol flight.
Alameda Reservoir near Alameda, Saskatchewan, Canada. Photo taken by USGS personnel on a Civil Air Patrol flight.
Moose Mountain Creek near Alameda Dam, Saskatchewan, Canada. Photo taken by USGS personnel on a Civil Air Patrol flight.
Moose Mountain Creek near Alameda Dam, Saskatchewan, Canada. Photo taken by USGS personnel on a Civil Air Patrol flight.
The Souris River Basin in Saskatchewan, Canada. Photo taken by USGS personnel on a Civil Air Patrol flight.
The Souris River Basin in Saskatchewan, Canada. Photo taken by USGS personnel on a Civil Air Patrol flight.
The Souris River Basin in Saskatchewan, Canada. Photo taken by USGS personnel on a Civil Air Patrol flight.
The Souris River Basin in Saskatchewan, Canada. Photo taken by USGS personnel on a Civil Air Patrol flight.
Coal mine in Saskatchewan, Canada. Photo taken by USGS personnel on a Civil Air Patrol flight.
Coal mine in Saskatchewan, Canada. Photo taken by USGS personnel on a Civil Air Patrol flight.
Boundary Reservoir near Estevan, Saskatchewan, Canada. Photo taken by USGS personnel on a Civil Air Patrol flight.
Boundary Reservoir near Estevan, Saskatchewan, Canada. Photo taken by USGS personnel on a Civil Air Patrol flight.
Boundary Reservoir near Estevan, Saskatchewan, Canada. Photo taken by USGS personnel on a Civil Air Patrol flight.
Boundary Reservoir near Estevan, Saskatchewan, Canada. Photo taken by USGS personnel on a Civil Air Patrol flight.
Rafferty Reservoir near Estevan, Saskatchewan, Canada. Photo taken by USGS personnel on a Civil Air Patrol flight.
Rafferty Reservoir near Estevan, Saskatchewan, Canada. Photo taken by USGS personnel on a Civil Air Patrol flight.
Rafferty Reservoir near Estevan, Saskatchewan, Canada. Photo taken by USGS personnel on a Civil Air Patrol flight.
Rafferty Reservoir near Estevan, Saskatchewan, Canada. Photo taken by USGS personnel on a Civil Air Patrol flight.
Souris River Basin in Saskatchewan, Canada. Photo taken by USGS personnel on a Civil Air Patrol flight.
Souris River Basin in Saskatchewan, Canada. Photo taken by USGS personnel on a Civil Air Patrol flight.
Downstream of the Souris River in Minot, North Dakota.
Photo taken by USGS personnel on a Civil Air Patrol flight.
Downstream of the Souris River in Minot, North Dakota.
Photo taken by USGS personnel on a Civil Air Patrol flight.