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California’s Shasta Dam flooded Kennett, a copper-mining town beneath Lake Shasta

Source: Times of India
Category: Technology
Region: General
Published: August 11, 2026 at 07:10

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Once a bustling northern California mining hub, Kennett was swallowed by the depths of Shasta Lake following the construction of the Shasta Dam. This ambitious federal project aimed at water management inundated the town, which thrived on copper mining and railroads. Today, only historical accounts and the lake itself hint at the vibrant community that once existed in this submerged landscape.

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