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The Ela dam was constructed in 1924 and operational in 1925. It produced electricity until 2025.
The Ela dam was constructed in 1924 and operational in 1925. It produced electricity until 2025.
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What happened?
What happened?
In 2021, sediment was released below the dam, impacting downstream communities. This set off a series of discussions about removing the dam, which was sold to the Ela Dam Project LLC and disconnected from the grid in 2025.
https://ncwf.org/blog/ela-dam/
https://www.fws.gov/project/ela-dam-removal-oconaluftee-river-swain-county-north-carolina
https://www.americanrivers.org/ela-dam-removal-project/
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