[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 159 (Wednesday, October 28, 2015)]
[Senate]
[Pages S7589-S7590]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                       RECOGNIZING ARROWROCK DAM

 Mr. RISCH. Mr. President, I wish to recognize the 100th 
anniversary of Arrowrock Dam, situated in the great State of Idaho and 
its own ``eighth wonder of the world.'' This landmark is a testament to 
the vision and hard work of the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation in both the 
initial building of the structure and keeping it operational over the 
past 100 years.
  Formerly, the site of a private irrigation venture helmed by Arthur 
De Wint Foote, the Arrowrock Dam was the grandest project undertaken by 
the Bureau of Reclamation when it began in 1912. The dam stands at 350 
feet high and spans 1,150 feet with a record breaking 527,300 cubic 
yards of concrete laid on the dam.
  The magnificent dam was dedicated 100 years ago on October 4, 1915. 
It set many records, standing as the tallest dam in the world until a 
taller one was built in Switzerland in 1924. Arrowrock proved to be a 
popular tourist attraction in that first year, drawing approximately 
12,000 visitors in its first week of operation. The Arrowrock Dam 
received acclaim from across the country and even the world.
  Arrowrock Dam has allowed Idahoans to not only preserve our lands, 
but also thrive by providing needed irrigation water for agricultural 
uses. Caring for the land shows a commitment to future generations 
while using the resources provided for the needs of today. In addition, 
thousands of people a year enjoy the many recreational activities 
provided by the dam. We have enjoyed 100 years of protection from 
Arrowrock, and I look forward to continued improvement of the dam and 
its service to the people of Boise and other Idahoans.
  I congratulate everyone involved in its building, as well as the 
continued maintenance of this landmark. I wish

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them all the best as we all celebrate the past and look ahead to the 
future of Arrowrock Dam.

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