Record #:

32441

Author(s):

Armstrong, William H.

Abstract:

For the past few years, there has been debate over a proposal to dam the New River in northwestern North Carolina for hydroelectric power. The dam could also create a major tourist attraction, and supply water for Greensboro, High Point, and Winston-Salem.

Source:

We the People of North Carolina (NoCar F 251 W4), Vol. 33 Issue 12, Dec 1975, p37-38, por, map

Subject(s):

New River; Dams; Water resources development