Helms Pit

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

Date of photo: 1997

Photographer: Nevada Department of Transportation

Source : Nevada Department of Transportation

Available Sizes: 1024x693 | 1500x1016

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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 is the old Sparks Outlet mall that used to be located where Legends is today.

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Date Uploaded: August 23, 2025

Permanent Link: http://wnhpc.com/details/photo2160

Source: Nevada Department of Transportation

Source URL: https://www.dot.nv.gov/Home/Components/PhotoAlbum/PhotoAlbum/22/29#ad-image-10

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