Old Mission Dam (San Diego, California)

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The San Diego Mission de Alcala needed a source of water to sustain the residents, thus the Old Mission Dam was built in Mission Gorge. Built across the head of Mission Gorge the 244-foot long, 13-foot thick, 13-foot wide dam was constructed of stone and cement on exposed bedrock. The construction of the Mission Dam was completed in 1815.

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Coordinates:   32°50'23"N   117°2'35"W
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