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Friant Dam
Aerial view of Friant Dam
About this dam
Built
1939-1942
Purpose
Flood Risk Reduction, Irrigation, Water Supply, Recreation
River
San Joaquin River
Agency
Bureau of Reclamation
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Communities displaced by this dam
(1)
Millerton, California
Sources
https://www.usbr.gov/projects/index.php?id=133
https://www.waterboards.ca.gov/waterrights/water_issues/programs/bay_delta/california_waterfix/exhibits/docs/RestoretheDelta/RTD_113.pdf