Dams Stave Lake
stave lake powerhouse seen tailrace
the stave falls power company, later subsidiary of bcer, dammed river in 1920-22 period. stave falls dam , powerhouse, bunkhouses, community hall, large workers community , railway, known stave falls branch, part of these projects. result upper stave raised , flooded forests, case later hayward lake, formed completion of ruskin dam , powerhouse in 1930. cedar stood in river years, though during 1980s , 1990s timber been reclaimed work crews prison camp near sayres lake (cedar lake), adjacent opening main arm, prolonged lowerings of reservoir level allow timber extraction.
after dam built logging lines used right of way , logged further north stave valley. film re no angels partly filmed @ stave dam complex, large fake town , impressive (and real) timber cathedral built on pilings stave lake. whole set dismantled, although gazebo-type bandstand moved hayward lake recreation site below stave dam.
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