Helms Pit

Tags: 1997flood , helmspit , i80 , sparks , sparksoutlet

Date of photo: 1997

Photographer: Nevada Department of Transportation

Source : Nevada Department of Transportation

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Nevada Department of Transportation

Description

The New Years' 1997 flood undermined the I-80 freeway in Sparks and filled the Helms gravel pit with water, creating the Sparks Marina Lake.

In the distance to the left is part of the old Sparks Outlet mall that used to be located where Legends is today.

Other Data

Date Uploaded: February 17, 2019

Permanent Link: http://wnhpc.com/details/photo0584

Source: Nevada Department of Transportation

Source URL: https://www.nevadadot.com/doing-business/news/news-releases/ndot-celebrates-100-years/image-gallery-1970-1999

Download Photo: JPG (202 KB)

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