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Moore County commissioners approve letter opposing High Falls Dam removal, authorize follow-up federal outreach

Moore County Board of Commissioners · July 15, 2025
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Summary

Commissioners voted July 15 to approve a county letter to Congressman Hudson opposing the removal of High Falls Dam and authorized a similar follow-up letter to a federal official after lengthy discussion about water supply, fire protection and environmental review.

Moore County commissioners on July 15 approved a letter to U.S. Rep. Richard Hudson urging federal agencies to deny permits that would allow the removal of High Falls Dam, and authorized staff to send a similar letter to a federal office to seek additional review.

County attorney (as recorded) summarized the letter and the county’s primary concerns: that removal could reduce Deep River water availability for future county water needs and impair the High Falls Fire Department’s ability to access…

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