Report of Failure of Kelly Barnes Dam and Findings

by Federal Investigative Board
December 21, 1977

10. Another view of the right face of the breach. The opened flange face of the 30-inch spiral riveted steel pipe is shown slightly to the right and slightly below the center of the photograph. The extensive root system into the dam embankment is shown in the upper portion. An area of rock and rubble is shown on the left side of the photograph. A log, secured to the underlying rock with a steel pin is shown in the lower left portion of the photograph.

[Similar photograph in the Toccoa Flood photo album.]

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