Stretching over 1,400 miles, the Colorado River one of the largest Rivers in the
United States. Despite its name, this river actually runs through Colorado, Nevada,
Arizona, Utah, and California, only to name a few. The river even extends into Mexico.
Of course, this large body of water has been majorly altered by humans. In particular, dams have impacted the Colorado River system. These dams are necessary in the rivers, despite the environmental consequences of their construction.
Although there are dozens of dams along the Colorado River, some of the most notable are the Hoover Dam (AZ-NV), the Parker Dam (AZ-CA), the Glen Canyon Dam
(AZ), the Grand Valley Diversion Dam (CO), and the Granby Dam (CO). Each of these dams serves some sort of
United States. Despite its name, this river actually runs through Colorado, Nevada,
Arizona, Utah, and California, only to name a few. The river even extends into Mexico.
Of course, this large body of water has been majorly altered by humans. In particular, dams have impacted the Colorado River system. These dams are necessary in the rivers, despite the environmental consequences of their construction.
Although there are dozens of dams along the Colorado River, some of the most notable are the Hoover Dam (AZ-NV), the Parker Dam (AZ-CA), the Glen Canyon Dam
(AZ), the Grand Valley Diversion Dam (CO), and the Granby Dam (CO). Each of these dams serves some sort of