In 1945; Hurricane 9 rocked the Carolinas; severely flooding and incapacitating the New Hope Valley area. As a result; Congress directed the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to study water resource needs in the area. Originally named the New Hope Project; it received funding in 1963; and construction began in 1967. In 1974; after lake supporter Sen. B. Everett Jordan passed away; the lake and dam were renamed in his honor. The senator never saw the lake finished; as it was not filled until 1982. Jordan Lake encompasses 46;768 acres of which 13;900 acres are flooded to form a reservoir at 216 feet above mean sea level. The lake provides recreation; wildlife conservation; and water supply to surrounding cities. Jordan Lake also attracts one of the largest concentrations of bald eagles in the southeast. With photographs from the flood of 1945 to a group baptism in 2007; these stories and more will make you want to spend an afternoon at Jordan Lake.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Great bookBy TstewartThis book is wonderfully researched. The photos accurately depict the era and the people who built Brookside. I give this book as gifts to all my friends and family.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. This is a great part of my family history.By hmgbandsabMy family played a great part in the coal mining industry. Most of the towns listed in this book have significant meaning to my family.3 of 6 people found the following review helpful. Historical InaccuraciesBy Birminghams Mining HistoryThis is supposed to be a book about coal mining. Unfortunately. it contains several miscaptioned historical images of Birminghams RED ORE (iron) mines... Brilliant.
