Monticello Dam, Hydroelectric power station in US
Monticello Dam serves an important role in providing electric power, drinking water, and flood control to Central California.
Constructed between 1953 and 1957, Monticello Dam replaced the obsolete wooden dam built in 1876.
The dam has become a cultural symbol for technological progress in California's water infrastructure.
Visiting the dam, one can catch sight of its striking spillway, also known as ‘The Glory Hole’ which creates a unique spectacle during high water levels.
Home to one of the largest uncontrolled spillways in the world, the dam is a popular spot among locals and tourists alike.
Location: Napa County
Elevation above the sea: 138.5 m
Source: Wikimedia
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