Definition

Proper noun: * Glen Canyon Dam: A specific, large concrete arch-gravity dam located on the Colorado River in northern Arizona, United States. Its construction was completed in 1964. The dam was built primarily for water storage, hydroelectric power generation, and river flow regulation, and it created Lake Powell.

Usage

• Glen Canyon Dam is used as a singular proper noun to refer specifically to this engineering structure. It is always capitalized.
• It is typically used in geographical, environmental, engineering, and historical contexts.

Examples

• Proper noun:
  • The construction of Glen Canyon Dam was a major milestone in the development of the American Southwest.
  • Water released from Glen Canyon Dam flows through the Grand Canyon.
  • The environmental impact of Glen Canyon Dam on the Colorado River ecosystem has been widely studied.

Advanced Usage

• The dam is often discussed in relation to the reservoir it impounds, Lake Powell.
• It is a key component of the Colorado River Storage Project.

Variants and Related Words

• Dam (n): A barrier constructed to hold back water and raise its level, forming a reservoir.
• Arch-gravity dam (n): A dam design that combines the arch action (curving into the reservoir) with the weight of the concrete to resist the water pressure.
• Hydroelectric dam (n): A dam equipped with turbines to generate electricity from flowing water.

Synonyms

• There are no direct synonyms for this proper noun, as it names a unique structure. In general contexts, it can be referred to as:
  • The dam
  • The structure

Related Phrases

• Downstream of Glen Canyon Dam: Referring to the section of the Colorado River below the dam.
• Glen Canyon Dam release: Referring to the controlled discharge of water from the dam.

Noun

1. a large dam built in 1964 on the Colorado River in Arizona