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Atkisson Dam
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created by SpookyDan
on 11/10/2005 2:55 AM
last modified by SpookyDan
on 11/10/2005 3:15 AM
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A Dam in the middle of the woods. The area is pretty quiet except for the ocassional hiker or swimmers in the summer.
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Type: Dam
Status: Active
Accessibility: Easy
Recommendation: check it out if you're nearby
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The dam is good for a simple exploration and a relaxing hike. For those of you that like drains there is also a tunnel or some sort of spillway which you will see in my photos.
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Waders or waterproof boots
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During World War Two , the farm on this land was condemned by the U.S. Government and acquired along with four other tracts of land along Winter's Run. The U.S. Army constructed Atkisson Dam, creating a 75 acre lake which was to ensure an adequate water supply for the Army Chemical Center. The entire farm was vacated and the area was guarded by soldiers 24 hours a day. In 1948 the property was declared surplus property. Through the efforts of Dr. Charles Willis, Superintendent of Schools, the property was given to the Harford County Board of Education under a lease for 25 years. The property is comprised of 245 acres of land and a 75 acre lake.
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The moderator rating is a neutral rating of the content quality, photography, and coolness of this location.
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This location's validation is current. It was last validated by
Mickael on 4/7/2006 8:31 PM.
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on Apr 7 06 at 20:31, Mickael validated this location on Nov 10 05 at 3:21, SpookyDan updated gallery picture atkisson08.jpg on Nov 10 05 at 3:20, SpookyDan updated gallery picture atkisson07.jpg on Nov 10 05 at 3:20, SpookyDan updated gallery picture atkisson06.jpg on Nov 10 05 at 3:15, SpookyDan changed the following: Recommended Equipment on Nov 10 05 at 3:14, SpookyDan changed the following: Hazards on Nov 10 05 at 3:14, SpookyDan made this location public on Nov 10 05 at 3:13, SpookyDan made this location available on Nov 10 05 at 3:13, SpookyDan updated gallery picture atkisson05.jpg on Nov 10 05 at 3:13, SpookyDan updated gallery picture atkisson04.jpg
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