This was supposed to be 'The big trip'. Launch at Sand Wash, take out below Hite. Shuttle and logistic complications, rapidly declining flow, and a cancellation meant this would be a standard Deso float. But it was the voice of sanity whispering "It is not smart to do your first Cataract trip solo" that clinched the decision. Integral to a thru-trip was running Tusher Dam which is why an hour was spent scouting it. This low-tech dam uses pumps and a waterwheel on river left with the primary diversion canal on river right. A short video clip of the dam.