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Part of the Elk River dam removed

DT Data Page #: 
183
Newspaper: 
Humboldt Times
Newspaper Date: 
11/16/1949
Page #: 
3
Item Type: 
Dam removal
Place: 
Elk River
TEXT: 
Mercer Fraser crew removed part of the 30 foot high, 80 acres Elk River dam on Elk River. It was 75' feet thick at the base. They dynamoted a 20' foot portion of it from the east bank.
Key Words: 
Elk River, Dam, Removed