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Major flood control project reshapes Mercer County area
After heavy rainfall in late January 1957 a flood prompted a large water resource management program spanning Princeton to Bluefield. Thirteen dams, including Dr. Dan Hale Reservoir and Kee Dam, provide flood control, water supply and recreation benefiting Princeton Bluefield and Green Valley Glenwood communities. The Brush Creek system reduced erosion and pollution, boosted land values, and supports a two thirds Mercer County population with reliable water.
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Mountain Resource Conservation and Development Area
Paul Brant
Princeton
Bluefield
Dan Hale
Sam DePue
Soil Conservation Service
DePue
Kee
Airport Road
Dr. Bailey
James P. Bailey
Bull Tail Hollow
Green Valley-Glenwood
Green Valley
Brush Creek
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Mercer County