Skip Navigation
West Virginia Photos Database
Item Details: Record Id: 1732
Image: Dam during the hydroelectric power construction on the New River. Upstream view of sluice section. Racks are in place and water is starting to run through sluices. Temporary construction track is shown in place over sluice racks. New-Kanawha Power Company, Hawks Nest - Gauley Junction Development No. 254.

Larger Image
I.D. Number: CL13-0037
Short Title: Picture. Dam construction.
Collection: Hawks Nest Tunnel
Collection I.D.: Ph86-189
Negative #: 0233 07
Location of Original:
Size: 8x10
Location: Fayette County
Date: 1931 June 27
Artist/Photographer:  
Description: Dam during the hydroelectric power construction on the New River. Upstream view of sluice section. Racks are in place and water is starting to run through sluices. Temporary construction track is shown in place over sluice racks. New-Kanawha Power Company, Hawks Nest - Gauley Junction Development No. 254.
Personal Names:
Geographic Names: Fayette County, WV
Topics: Construction; Dams; River-New
       

Records maintained by West Virginia Archives & History