Yuma Project, Agricultural irrigation project in California, United States
The Yuma Project consists of extensive irrigation systems, including the Laguna Diversion Dam, pumping stations, and 218 miles of lateral canals along the Colorado River.
The Bureau of Reclamation initiated construction in 1903, completing most of the infrastructure by 1915 as the first dam and reclamation project on the Colorado River.
The development of the Yuma Project transformed the agricultural practices of the region, affecting local communities including the Quechan people of the Fort Yuma Reservation.
The irrigation network currently supports 275 farms across 68,000 acres of land, delivering water through a system of canals that enables year-round farming operations.
The project features specialized drainage systems that intercept water from the All-American Canal, managing excess irrigation runoff through an interconnected network of channels.
Location: California
GPS coordinates: 32.82750,-114.50000
Latest update: March 9, 2025 12:18
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All-American Canal
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Ocean To Ocean Bridge
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Yuma Crossing
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Yuma Theater
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