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Raceway and Dam (5)
Parts of Little Hunting Creek were diverted to suit the needs of the iron furnace and surrounding businesses. You are overlooking the emergency spillway which diverted excess water to Little Hunting Creek. The dam is in the background and the raceway flowed off to the left just behind the dam. Raceways and dams were used to channel and control the flow of water so its energy could be used more efficiently. Water turned the waterwheel which powered the bellows of the first furnace. |