By: Stacy White
When R.L. Harris Dam went into service in 1983, it was the culmination of a project that began more than 50 years ago. The site on the Tallapoosa River was identified for a dam in the mid-1920s but did not receive federal approval until 1973.
After more than 40 years in service, Harris Dam and Harris Lake have not only provided decades of low-cost hydroelectric power, flood control and recreational opportunities. They’ve also been catalysts for economic growth and a quality of life that’s attracting visitors and new residents from all over the country.
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