Wehr's Dam After Hurricane Isaias
by Jason Fink
Title
Wehr's Dam After Hurricane Isaias
Artist
Jason Fink
Medium
Photograph - Phtotography
Description
This is Wehr's Dam in South Whitehall Township a day after Hurricane Isaias ravaged Pennsylvania and Lehigh County. While visiting the dam, it was easy to see the Jordan River easily overflowed it's banks and flooded the surrounding area during the the previous day's storm and possibly overnight as well when high tide occurred. Debris and tons of silt were scattered around the parking lot and fields. At the time of this photo, the waters had receded back below the riverbank, but the current was visibly very turbulent and very fast. There's a terrific contrast between the calm of the water before the dam and the violent rapids at the bottom of the dam. To the right of the image is one of the areas many covered bridges and a weeping willow that managed to survive another strong storm. Wehr's Dam is over 110 years old and has survived several recent efforts to have it removed. I for one, hope it stays. It's an amazing photography subject and a peaceful place to visit and listen as the water flows over the dam.
Wehr's Covered Bridge was built in 1841 and lies along Wehr's Mill Road. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and the bridge continues to carry small vehicles across the Jordan Creek to this date, with weight and height restrictions. During the holidays, the bridge is decorated with Christmas lights and decorations, which I have images available as well!
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August 6th, 2020
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