Record #:

14645

Author(s):

Abernethy, Edgar

Abstract:

The various dams, such as the Mountain Island Waterpower Station, along the course of the Catawba River were built primarily for the purpose of generating power, but they also have been of tremendous aid in helping control the floods in that area from the often heavy rains.

Source:

The State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 12 Issue 3, June 1944, p4-5, 21, f

Subject(s):

Catawba River; Dams--Catawba River