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Yuma Area Office

1931-1950 Historical Timeline

Historical Timeline of important events between 1931 and 1950 Laguna Dam Diversion Operations ended June 23, 1948 All American Canal System Completed 1940 Siphon Drop Power Plant Turnout Completed 1941 Parker Dam Power Project Approved August 30, 1935 Davis Dam Project Approved April 26, 1941 Parker Dam Completed September 1938 Hoover Dam Dedication September 30, 1935 Hoover Dam Power Plant Completed October 26, 1936 Imperial Dam and Desilting Works Completed July 1938 Gila Project Approved June 21, 1937 Gila Project Reduced in size July 30, 1947 Yuma Auxiliary Project Reduced in size June 13, 1949 Coachella Canal Completed 1948 Water Treaty with Mexico 1944 Headgate Rock Dam Completed 1942 Topock Marsh Established 1941

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