The Lake expansion begins, 1930
On
February 22, 1930, water began to flow over the dam's spillway for the
first time.
The lake now consists of approximately 840 surface acres of water.
It is estimated that the Nippersink creek drains approximately
120 square miles of land.
The lake now consists of approximately 840 surface acres of water.
It is estimated that the Nippersink creek drains approximately
120 square miles of land.
photo by Lester Klintworth