Located in the state of California (USA), Lake Berryessa holds an attraction that surprises many visitors. In the middle of its waters is a huge clearing where you literally ‘get lost’. The pit known as the “mouth of hell”.
This is a phenomenon that seems to defy all natural logic and is already a center of attraction in this field. But what is this really a big hole in the middle of the water?
The ‘mouth of hell’ consists of a large hole constructed. check the water level of the reservoir location. It is part of the Monticello Dam built between 1953 and 1957 on Lake Berryessa in Napa County.
Therefore, although it may seem like a mysterious effect, it is nothing more than a public work. fascinating visual effect and fascinating for anyone who sees it for the first time.
Built as a hole alternative to lateral pipe used in most dams to control water flow that comes out of it.
Actually a big drain 22 meters in diameter and with a drainage capacity of 1,370 cubic meters per second.
When the water level drops, it is possible to understand that it is a funnel-shaped structure.
It only kicks in when the reservoir’s capacity exceeds 134 meters, this has only happened a few times.
During periods of heavy rainfall, the reservoir fills rapidly and excess water is drained from this hole. In this way, floods can be prevented by keeping the level of the reservoir under control and the surrounding areas can be made safe.
But it also poses a danger to curious people who dare to get too close to it. In 1997, a woman rowing her boat near this pit died when she was dragged by the current headed for the sinkhole.
The safest way to see this show is perspectives created in the environment this allows safe observation of the ‘hell mouth’ and its surroundings.
However, such giant sewers exist in other dams on the planet from the United States to Argentina and even in Spain.
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