You are at the base of the dam, which looms above you. The river Frigid begins here. Across it, to the east, cliffs form giant walls stretching north-south along the shore.
There is a folded pile of plastic here which has a small valve attached.

> blow up the pile of plastic with the air pump

The boat inflates and appears seaworthy. A tan label is lying inside the boat.

> read the label

Hello, Sailor! Instructions: To enter a body of water, say “Launch”. To get to shore, say “Land” or the direction you want to go. FROBOZZ MAGIC BOAT COMPANY Warranty: This boat is guaranteed for 9 seconds from date of purchase or until used, whichever comes first. Good Luck!

> drop the label and the pump

tan label: Dropped.
hand-held air pump: Dropped.

> get in the boat

You are now in the magic boat.

> launch the boat

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You are in a cavern to the north of what was formerly a lake. However, with the water level lowered, there is merely a shallow stream, easily. A slimy stairway climbs to the north.
There is a hand-held air pump here.

> take the pump

Taken.

> go south
> go south
> go east
> go down

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You are on what used to be a large lake, but which is now a large mud pile. There are “shores” to the north and south. Half-buried in the mud is an old trunk, bulging with jewels.
A suspicious-looking individual with a large bag just wandered through and quietly abstracted some valuables from the room.

> go north

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This was the maintenance room for Flood Control Dam #3. Apparently, the room has been ransacked, for most of the valuable equipment is gone. On one wall is a group of buttons colored yellow, brown and red. The only doorway is southwest.
There is a wrench here.
There is a screwdriver here.

> take the wrench and the screwdriver

wrench: Taken.
screwdriver: Taken.

> press the yellow button

Click.

> go southwest
> turn the bolt with the wrench

The sluice gates open and water pours through the dam.

> drop the wrench

Dropped.

> go west

Reservoir South
You are south of what was formerly a lake. However, with the water level lowered, there is merely a shallow stream, easily crossed. Paths lead east, south, and southwest.

> go north

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You are atop Flood Control Dam #3, which was once quite a tourist attraction. There are exits to the northeast and west, and a scramble down. The sluice gates on the dam are closed. Behind the dam is a wide reservoir. Water is pouring over the top of the abandoned dam. There is a control panel here, on which a large metal bolt is mounted. Above the bolt is a small green plastic bubble.
A guidebook entitled “Flood Control Dam #3” is on the ground.
There is a matchbook whose cover says “Visit beautiful FCD#3” here.

> take the matches

Taken.

> read the guidebook

[Taken]
“Flood Control Dam #3 was constructed in 783 GUE with a grant of 37 million zorkmids from Lord Dimwit Flathead the Excessive. This impressive structure is composed of 370,000 cubic feet of concrete, is 256 feet tall and 193 feet wide.

The construction of FCD#3 took 112 days from ground breaking to dedication. It required a work force of 384 slaves, 34 slave drivers, and 12 engineers, 2345 bureaucrats, and nearly one million dead trees.

As you start your tour, notice the more interesting features of FCD#3. On your right…

> drop the guidebook

Dropped.

> go northeast

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You are south of a large lake, far too deep and wide to be crossed. Paths lead east, south and southwest.

> go north

You would drown.

> swim in the lake

Swimming isn’t allowed in the lake.

> go east

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This was once an artist’s studio. The walls are splattered with paints of 69 different colors. To the west is a doorway (also covered with paint). A dark and narrow chimney leads up from a fireplace; although you might be able to get up it, it seems unlikely that you could get back down.
On the far wall is a painting of unparalleled beauty.

> take the painting

Taken.

> go west
> go up
> put the painting in the trophy case
> go down
> go north
> go northeast

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This is a sand-filled cave whose exit is to the southwest.

> dig in the sand with the shovel

You seem to be digging a hole here.

> again

The hole is getting deeper, but that’s about it.

> again

You are surrounded by a wall of sand on all sides.

> again

You spot a scarab in the sand.

> take the scarab

Taken.

> drop the shovel

Dropped.

> go southwest
> go south
> go west
> go southwest
> go up
> go west
> go west
> go west
> enter the white house
> go west
> put the scarab and the pot of gold and the sceptre in the trophy case

beautiful jeweled scarab: Done.
pot of gold: Done.
sceptre: Done.

> open the trap door

The door reluctantly opens to reveal a rickety staircase descending into darkness.

> go down
> go east

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You are near the top of Aragain Falls. The only path leads north. A solid rainbow spans the falls to the west.

> go north

Sandy beach
You are on a large beach on the east shore of the river, which flows by quickly. A path runs south along the river, and a sand-filled passage leads northeast.
There is a shovel here.

> take the shovel

Taken.

> go northeast

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You are on a small, rocky beach by the Frigid River, below the falls. A rainbow crosses over the falls to the east and a narrow path continues to the southwest.

> go east

Can you walk on water vapor?

> wave the sceptre

The rainbow solidifies and is now walkable (the stairs and bannister are the giveaway). A shimmering pot of gold appears at the end of the rainbow.

> take the pot of gold

Taken.

> go east

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