PA Dams Removed in 2014

[Mike]

Unfortunately, given the utilities/infrastructure involved within the pool created by Easton Dam, I don't see dam removal in the future of that facility.

 

[troutbert]

Mike wrote:
Unfortunately, given the utilities/infrastructure involved within the pool created by Easton Dam, I don't see dam removal in the future of that facility.

Does the dam serve any useful function? If not, why do they want to keep it?

 

[ebroesicke]

Serves no function. The "official" word from the mayor of Easton is that is a a landmark of sorts and people come there to see it and enjoy its beauty. I'm paraphrasing of course. A large study was done that showed the benefits of removal, but not listed to. One semi- legitimate argument was that removing the dam would cause the Lehigh canal to de-water, but a solution was provided to address that too.

 

[Chaz]

There is only a very short section, as far as I know, of the Lehigh Canal that has water in it. Last time I looked 90% or more was dry, same with the Delaware Canal.

 

[franklin]

geebee wrote:
that has to be good for the Lehigh - to have cooler water coming in to it.

i too found several mentions of three more to come down in emmaus township by NOAA and Fishamerica, but no names..

The Morning Call had a list a few months ago. One I remember is at Robin Hood Dell where some guy is fighting it with legal action. I think one other is the one above the fish hatchery.

 

[ebroesicke]

they are fighting the one at Wher's Bridge on the Jordan too. It's all historical and stuff.

 

[geebee]

ebroesicke wrote:

It's all historical and stuff.

so was slavery but we've moved on.