CONNECTING THE DOTS
Smithland Dam has been generating hydroelectric power for less than a decade, but its legacy has shaped our region for generations. From Marion’s fire department, built largely with proceeds from the city’s stake in the project, to Riverview Park, created after Dam 50’s removal to make way for Smithland, the dam’s reach extends deep into Crittenden and Livingston counties. Today, its influence continues through recreation, jobs, tax revenue, and local infrastructure. A group of area leaders toured the hydro-electric portion of the dam last week and The Press went along. Read the full story in the Sept. 4 edition of The Crittenden Press.
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