The Ring Gate
by Robert Bales
Title
The Ring Gate
Artist
Robert Bales
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Photograph - Photo
Description
The Owyhee Dam which is in Eastern Oregon has an inverted bell spillway which is also called The Glory Hole. The “Ring Gate” or “Glory Hole” at the Owyhee Reservoir in southeastern Oregon. The Owyhee Irrigation District shared video of the water rushing out of the reservoir on their Facebook page. The Owyhee Reservoir is located near the Oregon-Idaho state line just southwest of Parma.
A bell-mouth spillway is designed like an inverted bell where water can enter around the entire perimeter. These uncontrolled spillways are also called morning glory, (after the flower) or glory hole spillways. In areas where the surface of the reservoir may freeze, this type of spillway is normally fitted with ice-breaking arrangements to prevent the spillway from becoming ice-bound.
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June 6th, 2017
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Comments (25)
Marvin Blaine
Incredible capture Robert! Never seen anything like it! Great Work! L/F!
Robert Bales replied:
Thanks, Marvin for the wonderful comments and LF!! Need to make a trip to Yellowstone!
Michael Mirijan
This wonderful picture is featured on the homepage of the "Pictures for Present" group.
Rafael Salazar
Glorious Hole indeed. Amazing capture as always. Kudos! L/F
Robert Bales replied:
Thanks Rafael for the wonderful comments a;long with the LF and so glad you enjoyed the image!!
William Tasker
Well THAT is super cool unless you were kayaking too close to it! L/F
Robert Bales replied:
Thanks William for the nice comments and the LF!! No I was not. I took the photo from the road!
Pamela Williams
What a fine piece of artwork and I am happy to announce that this beauty has been featured on the streets of the Art District group. Congratulations!
Gene Parks
Beautiful image Robert... love the description, great info! L/F
Robert Bales replied:
Thanks Gene for the very nice comments and the LF!! So glad you enjoyed the information!!
Joseph Hollingsworth
Nice capture and interesting information. fav
Robert Bales replied:
Thanks Joseph for the nice comment and the glad you enjoyed the information! Thanks for the FAV!!