World / USA / California / Downey, 3 km from center Coordinates: 33°56'33"N   118°5'57"W

Inflatable dam. (Downey)


One of several inflatable dams along the San Gabriel River. Water is allowed to flow down stream to one of these dams. Since the river has a natural bottom, the water held back by the dam seeps into the ground. This system allows local groundwater to be recharged.


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