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    2026 Commander Droesch Visit to Dworshak Dam [Image 4 of 6]

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    A reservoir or lake showing significant low water levels, evidenced by the wide exposed shoreline with distinct horizontal sediment lines (bathtub rings) indicating previous water levels. A single small boat is visible on the calm water, leaving a wake trail. The surrounding landscape features conifer-covered hills and mountains under a partly cloudy sky.

    AHSAHKA, IDAHO, UNITED STATES

    09.01.2026

    Photo by Elijah Wittum 

    U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Walla Walla District

    Rays of sun pass in-between clouds as a U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) vessel returns to the shoreline following a tour of primitive camp sites along the reservoir. During this visit LTC Douglas D. Droesch, commander for the Walla Walla District tours the dam and surrounding areas with the local park rangers to learn about the project and location.

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    Date Taken: 09.01.2026
    Date Posted: 09.08.2026 11:20
    Photo ID: 9911993
    VIRIN: 260901-A-GA333-5500
    Resolution: 3000x1997
    Size: 1.49 MB
    Location: AHSAHKA, IDAHO, US
    Web Views: 9
    Downloads: 2

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    A large concrete dam is photographed from a low angle at its base, showcasing the massive scale of its downstream face. The image is taken during twilight or early evening, with a pink-hued sky visible above forested mountain hills in the background. A conifer tree occupies the right foreground, providing natural contrast to the engineered structure.
    A US Army Corps of Engineers patrol boat labeled 'Park Ranger' navigates on a body of water in front of a large concrete dam structure. Several personnel wearing safety vests are aboard the aluminum-hulled vessel powered by a Honda outboard motor. The scene is set against a forested hillside backdrop with the massive dam wall dominating the background.
    A female U.S. Army Corps of Engineers park ranger named Michelle East stands behind a visitor center counter, smiling warmly. She is stationed at the Dworshak Visitor Center, where a sign advertises 'America the Beautiful' passes for sale. The setting appears to be a well-organized visitor center with merchandise and informational materials visible.
    A reservoir or lake showing significant low water levels, evidenced by the wide exposed shoreline with distinct horizontal sediment lines (bathtub rings) indicating previous water levels. A single small boat is visible on the calm water, leaving a wake trail. The surrounding landscape features conifer-covered hills and mountains under a partly cloudy sky.
    A U.S. Army soldier in OCP (Operational Camouflage Pattern) uniform stands at a metal railing alongside a child, both looking over the edge at what appears to be a dam or hydroelectric facility. The soldier is helping steady the child, who appears to be using binoculars or looking through their hands. The concrete structure below shows architectural features consistent with a dam powerhouse or spillway.
    A commemorative bronze plaque mounted on a stone wall identifies Dworshak Dam, dedicated June 1973, with the massive concrete gravity dam visible in the background. The scene is captured at dusk or dawn with a colorful pink and purple sky over forested mountain terrain. The plaque bears the US Army Corps of Engineers insignia, indicating federal oversight of the structure.

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