The six big dams have huge reservoirs behind them which can hold up to three years of total flow of the river, making the reservoir system one of the largest in the world.
😮! That’s something! It’s also hard to believe that all dams were built at the same time, before 1930, when all over the world wars were in its peak. But no matter what, Americans kept building (I think mostly immigrants from all over the world).
The Missouri River is a river at risk, and much of that risk has been generated by human engineering.
Why am I not surprised? I actually would be shocked if these issues were caused by nature.
Very interesting and educational series of Missouri River.
America did keep building through the entire depression. I read an estimate that the Missouri River Dams kept 50,000 Laborers employed steadily for 8 or 9 years.
Glad you enjoyed the series. It's always good to have you along.