the dam that created Claytor Lake was built between 1937-1939
Source: Virginia State Parks, Claytor Lake State Park Virtual History Tour
Claytor Lake was created by damming the New River at Radford
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opening the gates at Claytor Lake dam in 1940
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Lowman's Ferry across the New River was replaced by a bridge to carry State Route 672 across Claytor Lake (ferry pier is in lower left)
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Lowman's Ferry Bridge, today
Source: Virginia State Parks, Claytor Lake State Park Virtual History Tour