From the Morgan Sweeney Photograph Collection (PH-00228). Taken on August 6, 1941 the Hoover (then Boulder) Spillway Discharge, Arizona. The No. 1 Drumgate opened (lowered) slightly, the Drumgates are fully raised and it had back water 115 miles, they are eleven (11) feet high above the water line but measure was 100.x16.
From the Morgan Sweeney Photograph Collection (PH-00228). View of the Lake Mead during discharge of 15,000 S.F. through the Arizona Spillway. It may be noted the high elevation of the lake has left its white mark on the shores of Lake Mead.
From the Morgan Sweeney Photograph Collection (PH-00228). Arizona Spillway Tunnel discharge of 15,000 S.F. into the Colorado River. Cavitation of the concrete within the tunnel, resulting from this discharge caused considerable damage.
From the Morgan Sweeney Photograph Collection (PH-00228). Hoover Dam switchyard, circa 1950s. Stamp on the back reads, "Photograph by Bureau of Reclamation BCP 9187 Boulder Canyon Project Boulder City, Nevada."
From the Morgan Sweeney Photograph Collection (PH-00228). Number 2 Warehouse the contractors yard on November 28, 1950. Stamp on the back reads, "Photograph by Bureau of Reclamation BCP # 8120 Boulder Canyon Project Boulder City, Nevada."