New York built a dam in 1836 to feed a canal; 190 years later, Lake Moraine remains lowered for a major rehabilitation project
- Built in 1836, Madison Reservoir Dam was designed to impound water from Madison Brook, also known as Payne Brook, for the Chenango Canal.
- Now, 190 years later, the New York State Canal Corporation is replacing key parts of the ageing structure and improving its earthen embankments.
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- Built in 1836, Madison Reservoir Dam was designed to impound water from Madison Brook, also known as Payne Brook, for the Chenango Canal.
- Now, 190 years later, the New York State Canal Corporation is replacing key parts of the ageing structure and improving its earthen embankments.
Sources: Times of India