Powerhouses

The earth and rock filled dams of Cedar Cliff Development built by the Harrison Construction Company of Pittsburgh Pennsylvania were operational by 1954. The combined production projection for both sites was 56, 358,000 kilowatt hours annually.  This is a view of the Cedar Cliff Development power house and switchyard.

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