This series of photographs documents the historic water overflow at Hoover Dam as seen from the Arizona side of the dam. Taken in August of 1983, this overflow marked the first time the spillways were used during a flood. After initially being filled, the spillways were tested once in August of 1941.

This series of photographs documents the historic water overflow at Hoover Dam as seen from the Arizona side of the dam. Taken in August of 1983, this overflow marked the first time the spillways were used during a flood. After initially being filled, the spillways were tested once in August of 1941.

From the Sister Klaryta Antoszewska Photograph Collection (PH-00352)
 

From the Sister Klaryta Antoszewska Photograph Collection (PH-00352). Written on the newspaper: "Honolulu Adv./S.B June 12, 1977". 

From the Sister Klaryta Antoszewska Photograph Collection (PH-00352)

From the Sister Klaryta Antoszewska Photograph Collection (PH-00352)

From the Sister Klaryta Antoszewska Photograph Collection (PH-00352)