Billy Erwin Dam on New Hope Creek Print

Description

A nostalgic look back at a piece of local history! 🌊🌳 This black-and-white capture features the historic Billy Erwin Dam on New Hope Creek, nestled deep within the beautiful Duke Forest in Durham, NC. For decades, this low-head dam and its gentle cascade offered a peaceful, scenic retreat for hikers exploring the Korstian Division trails. Today, the area has been completely transformed through a massive aquatic habitat restoration project, removing the defunct dam to let the creek flow freely for the first time in nearly a century. A beautiful reminder of the intersection between nature, history, and conservation. 🪵✨