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length of brink: 1060 feet |
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height: 176 feet (due to rocks at the base actual fall is 70 feet) |
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volume of water: 150,000 U.S. Gallons per second |
| Actual amount varies, there are two hydroelectric plants which draw water into their |
| reservoirs prior to the Falls. Their intake greatly affects the volume of water flowing over |
| the falls. The amount of water being siphoned away depends on two variables. The time |
| of year, and the time of the day. Flow is greatest in the daytime during peak tourist |
| season (June, July, and August). In the event of an emergency the flow can be |
| somewhat reduced by the hydroelectric companies increasing their intake. |
| The Bridal Veil Falls is named for its appearance. It is located next to the American falls, |
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separated by a small piece of land called Luna Island. |
