The
nearly complete dam and White River, 1964.
Springdale Chamber of Commerce Collection (S-85-287-6)
The
completed dam and Beaver Lake, circa 1966.
The switchyard is seen to the right of the spillway and powerhouse.
Springdale Morning News Collection (S-84-13-1)
With the completion of the dam in March 1964 the waters of the White River began to fill the reservoir. Commercial power generation began in May 1965 and Beaver Lake was pronounced complete in June 1966. Since then millions of people have enjoyed fishing, swimming, and boating in the lake and camping along its shores.
What does the future hold? Growing, water-thirsty and power-hungry cities and industries are impacting the lake as is a prolonged drought. Will the lake meet our needs in the coming decades?
Length
of shoreline: 450 miles |
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