The New river was among those affected and resulted in historic water levels against the Bluefield, the Bluestone Dam. The dam was able to withstand the rising waters and prevented an estimated 577 million in damages. Once completed, the project will protect more than 150,000 people and $20 billion worth of infrastructure. Unfortunately, there's more to be done. This year alone, several parts of West Virginia experienced devastating flooding. In February, flooding in McDowell county resulted in loss of lives and necessitated major rescue and recovery efforts. (03:02–03:10)
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Asserts that the Bluestone Dam project will protect over 150,000 people and $20 billion in infrastructure.
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