Paul Seglund

I was reading about all the dams being removed in Spain in the past few years that led to catastrophic flooding in Valencia and week ago and sure enough they are removing dams in the eastern mountains. People seem to forget that the purpose of dams is not only water supply but yes flood control.

Environmental groups remove the last dam on the Watauga River The North Carolina General Assembly set aside millions of dollars to remove derelict dams in the mountains. Environmental groups are organizing state and federal agencies with that money to remove obstructions to the natural flow of Carolina rivers.