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Published July 07, 2011, 12:00 AM

Historic releases from Fort Randall Dam

The Fort Randall Dam fully opens outlet works regulating tunnels for the first time in history. (Photos by Chris Huber/Republic)


Delores and Ed Staudenmier drove to Fort Randall Dam from Wagner to take in the historic releases Thursday.

  • Delores and Ed Staudenmier drove to Fort Randall Dam from Wagner to take in the historic releases Thursday.
  • Members of a Fort Randall Dam tour group watch water flow from the outlet works regulating tunnels.
  • Lynn Taylor and his wife Kathy took in the historic event Thursday at the dam.
  • Darrin Witt and Mattiah Jons could be seen smiling and laughing throughout the tour of the dam.
  • Many tour-goers took photos to help remember the historic event.
  • Cassidy Soukup, left, of Tyndall, found herself walking through water with her mother, Shelly, as a wave from the out-flowing water splashed the side of the viewing area.