Theodore Roosevelt Dam
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Theodore Roosevelt Dam, located on the Salt River in Arizona, was completed in 1911 and is named after the 26th President of the United States, Theodore Roosevelt. This significant engineering project was the first major dam built by the United States Bureau of Reclamation and played a crucial role in the development of irrigation in the Salt River Valley. Standing at 280 feet tall and stretching 1,200 feet across, the dam provides water storage for agriculture, flood control, and recreation. Its construction marked a pivotal moment in the early 20th-century efforts to harness the West's water resources for settlement and agriculture. Today, the dam is part of the Tonto National Forest and attracts visitors for its scenic views and outdoor activities.