Hardwick wrestles with the future of one of its ailing dams
About this episode
The episode discusses the financial implications and community concerns surrounding the potential removal of the Jackson Dam in Hardwick.
Removing the Jackson Dam could cost $4 million to $9 million — or more, depending on what’s found in the sediment. “I’m not sure anyone wants to pay for it,” said the general manager at Hardwick Electric.
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