"Jordan Dam on Coosa River, Alabama."
"Located 20 miles above Montgomery, Alabama, and near Wetumpka, this dam was constructed with a three-fold purpose: improvement of navigation, development of power, and flood control. Jordan has an overall length of 2,066 feet and a capacity of 180,000 horsepower. It was named for the mother of...
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Alabama Department of Archives and History
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| Summary: | "Located 20 miles above Montgomery, Alabama, and near Wetumpka, this dam was constructed with a three-fold purpose: improvement of navigation, development of power, and flood control. Jordan has an overall length of 2,066 feet and a capacity of 180,000 horsepower. It was named for the mother of two native sons, R. A. and S. Z. Mitchell, who played an important part in Alabama's electrical program." |
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