The Vermont Digger published a story by Mark Bushnell about the dams built by the Civilian Conservation Corps in Vermont.
The flood that affected Vermont last week was labeled a once-a century event. We are reminded that a similar storm—also a once-in-a-century event—hit Vermont almost a century ago. In 1927, Vermont was hit by catastrophic flooding that brought 84 deaths, of which 55 were in the Winooski River basin. In addition the flood caused an estimated $30 million in property damage.
“Vermont looked to the remedy preferred by other New England states, which urged power companies to build dams to create reservoirs. In 1930, the state’s Public Service Commission identified five areas in the Winooski River basin where reservoirs could be constructed, and the Vermont Legislature took up the issue. “ Read the rest of the story here.
