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Conowingo Dam: Power on the Susquehanna

Tales surrounding Conowingo Dam's history take center stage in this one-hour documentary.

Aired 04/24/2016 | Rating NR

MPT Specials

Conowingo Dam: Power on the Susquehanna

Special | 56m 51sVideo has Closed Captions

Tales surrounding Conowingo Dam's history take center stage in this one-hour documentary.

The many tales surrounding Conowingo Dam's unique history take center stage in this one-hour documentary. From its construction atop the Susquehanna riverbed, to ancient native American carvings, to the drowning of a small upriver village, and a tense battle against a Storm of the Century... Conowingo Dam's saga is a tale that has waited nearly 90 years to be told!

Aired 04/24/2016 | Rating NR

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MPT Specials is a local public television program presented by MPT

MPT Specials

Conowingo Dam: Power on the Susquehanna

Special | 56m 51sVideo has Closed Captions

The many tales surrounding Conowingo Dam's unique history take center stage in this one-hour documentary. From its construction atop the Susquehanna riverbed, to ancient native American carvings, to the drowning of a small upriver village, and a tense battle against a Storm of the Century... Conowingo Dam's saga is a tale that has waited nearly 90 years to be told!

Aired 04/24/2016 | Rating NR

Problems with Closed Captions? Closed Captioning Feedback

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