trphyhntr Report post Posted April 18 4 hours ago, catclaw said: So why was it built? Money. Have you ever seen the movie the Barron of Arizona. It’s based on a true story 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Roosevelt Mark Report post Posted April 18 It was built as a canal system to generate electricity to build Roosevelt dam. Shut down in the 1950s after Roosevelt dam was complete in 52 or so. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stanley Report post Posted April 18 7 hours ago, Roosevelt Mark said: It was built as a canal system to generate electricity to build Roosevelt dam. Shut down in the 1950s after Roosevelt dam was complete in 52 or so. That's interesting...... I always assumed the diversion dam was simply built to 'divert' the water into a canal and around the dam construction site so they could build it. Never dawned on me that it would/could also generate needed electricity for the project. (Of course, I have never done any historical reading of any kind on it, hence was ignorant on that fact.... Reading is good! lol) One thing I DO know is that back in the early 80s we used to catch a s-ton of channel cats and some dang nice flatheads up and down the stretch of water below that thing! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
catclaw Report post Posted April 18 I didn't think they had electricity back then judging by the photos in the deli inside the Tonto basin market Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PRDATR Report post Posted April 18 22 minutes ago, catclaw said: I didn't think they had electricity back then judging by the photos in the deli inside the Tonto basin market Are the photos dated? I know Phoenix was electrified in the late 1880's. By the mid 1890's engine driven generators being built and used. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wildwoody Report post Posted April 19 On 4/13/2025 at 7:25 PM, CouesPursuit said: They want you to have a Tonto Pass but there are no trash bins or toilets at Bermuda Flat. No fish cleaning stations open that I've seen in years at Cholla or other main rec sites (please correct me if I'm wrong). I saw a lot of people not purchasing passes because of the circumstances. Thats never been a main site, like Orange Peal or Horse pasture. But they gonna get your money's. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wildwoody Report post Posted April 19 On 4/17/2025 at 4:14 PM, CouesPursuit said: Stewart Mountain is Saguaro. Mormon Flat is Canyon. Horse Mesa is Apache. Since we're being technical. Tonto creek in Gisela, Norman's love building diversion dams. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
catclaw Report post Posted April 20 On 4/18/2025 at 4:41 PM, PRDATR said: Are the photos dated? I know Phoenix was electrified in the late 1880's. By the mid 1890's engine driven generators being built and used. The photos are of the dam construction. Worth the visit Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bonecollector Report post Posted Tuesday at 06:45 PM I miss it when it how it was before the steps like it is now. As kids we would slide down that thing all summer long. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
