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mark 12-08-2010 02:12 PM

Herbie backup drain, big enough?
 
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Glory Hole - Monticello Dam, California

A glory hole is used when a dam is at full capacity and water needs to be drained from the reservoir. It is the largest spillway of this type in the world and consumes 14,400 cubic feet of water every second

sphelps 12-08-2010 02:48 PM

Wow that looks incredibly dangerous! I hope there is a no swimming sign :lol:

lastlight 12-08-2010 02:49 PM

Holy cow! And if anyone's curious about these like I was please don't google 'glory hole'. Stare at this picture and remain satisfied =)

Ross 12-08-2010 03:49 PM

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Originally Posted by lastlight (Post 571533)
Holy cow! And if anyone's curious about these like I was please don't google 'glory hole'. Stare at this picture and remain satisfied =)

:rofl:

kien 12-08-2010 08:15 PM

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Originally Posted by sphelps (Post 571531)
Wow that looks incredibly dangerous! I hope there is a no swimming sign :lol:

or incredibly FUN with one of those personal bubbles. wheeeeee!!!!

Lance 12-08-2010 09:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lastlight (Post 571533)
Holy cow! And if anyone's curious about these like I was please don't google 'glory hole'. Stare at this picture and remain satisfied =)


Ewwwww!!! Of course I had to google it. Wikepedia just ruined my day.

mark 12-08-2010 09:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Lance (Post 571648)
Ewwwww!!! Of course I had to google it. Wikepedia just ruined my day.

there's so much I don't know but it's also like the questionnaire when you donate blood making one wonder what's normal?


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