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New Deal Category: Irrigation water and canals

Lovelock Valley Water Distribution Improvements – Lovelock NV

The Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) carried out improvements on the irrigation water distribution system in Lovelock Valley, c. 1936-38.  The canals and drainage ditches serving the irrigated farms of the valley were largely in place by the time the Rye… read more

Project type: Forestry and Agriculture, Irrigation water and canals
New Deal Agencies: Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC)

Moon Lake Dam and Reservoir – Mountain Home UT

The US Bureau of Reclamation built the Moon Lake dam and reservoir in 1935-38. Water supply from the reservoir began in 1938.  The curb and parapet were added in 1940-41. Funding came from the Public Works Administration (PWA). Moon Lake… read more

Project type: Dams, Forestry and Agriculture, Irrigation water and canals
New Deal Agencies: Bureau of Reclamation, Public Works Administration (PWA)

Moon Lake Project: Distribution Canals – Duchesne Valley UT

The US Bureau of Reclamation built the Moon Lake Reclamation Project 1935-41, with the assistance of the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC).  It provides irrigation water for the Moon Lake Water Users Association in the Duchesne Valley of northeastern Utah Moon Lake… read more

Project type: Forestry and Agriculture, Irrigation water and canals
New Deal Agencies: Bureau of Reclamation, Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC)

Moon Lake Project: Midview Dam and Lake Boreham – Myton UT

Midview Dam was constructed between 1935 and 1937 by the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC), working under the supervision of the Bureau of Reclamation.  It was built as off-stream storage for the Moon Lake Reclamation Project in the Duchesne Valley of… read more

Project type: Dams, Forestry and Agriculture, Irrigation water and canals
New Deal Agencies: Bureau of Reclamation, Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC)

Ogden River Project: Distribution Canals – Ogden UT

The Ogden River Project provides irrigation water for 25,000 acres of land along the Wasatch Front around Ogden UT, as well as supplemental water for the City of Ogden. The anchor of the project is Pineview Dam in Ogden Canyon… read more

Project type: Forestry and Agriculture, Irrigation water and canals, Water supply
New Deal Agencies: Bureau of Reclamation, Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC), Public Works Administration (PWA)

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Check out our new map and guide to the work of the New Deal in Washington, D.C. It includes 500 New Deal sites in the District alone, highlighting 34 notable sites, and includes an inset map of the area around the National Mall which can be used for self-guided walking tours.