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1 Q.
2 back of it it would cause an upward pressure upon the dam itself,
3 would it not?
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8 A It would run off down into the canyon?4.own into
9 Did you see that water yourself?.,_.
10 A. Oh, yes.
11 Will you describe to the jury what was its appearance?
12 A The water OUl8 out of th• leak and it was as clear as glass.
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14 Q. Was it carrying any silt in it?
15 A No sir.
16 Q, Was it carrying anything from the hill?
17 A Yes, from the hill .,ut below where we stood.
18 How about ._. from the place where it broke through
20 A It was clear water.
21 Below this dam isn't there some tunnels that connect with the aqueduct proper?
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23 A
2·4 How did you draw the water from the aqueduct?
25 WE ran it down in a concrete adit, a conduit that run
27 How does it go to that place?
28 A Rigght down the main canyon in a concreted channel.
29 Are therethere arq- tunnels leadingft'oDl this channel?
30 A None whatsoever, that is, -....,. the old stream bed.
31 Q, How do you take care of the flood waters?
32 A The flood waters run down there.
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