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Kinzua is pronounced "kin-zoo," by local residents, and
"kin-zew-uh" in the Seneca language. The dam's construction
in 1965 was controversial because it involved the breaking of
one of the country's oldest treaties, forcing the departure of
Pennsylvania's last Native Americans, the Senecas, who now
live nearby on the northern shores of the flooded land near
Salamanca, New York. In addition to flood control and
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"kin-zew-uh" in the Seneca language. The dam's construction
in 1965 was controversial because it involved the breaking of
one of the country's oldest treaties, forcing the departure of
Pennsylvania's last Native Americans, the Senecas, who now
live nearby on the northern shores of the flooded land near
Salamanca, New York. In addition to flood control and
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One of the largest dams in the East, the Kinzua Dam is located 6 miles east
of Warren, PA on Route 59. more photos Kinzua Lake
of Warren, PA on Route 59. more photos Kinzua Lake
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A lot has changed since the
Kinzua Dam opened more than
40 years ago. Pennsylvania
gained its first wilderness lands
here and millions have visited the
area each year to enjoy the great
outdoors.
Constructed as a flood control
project, the Kinzua Dam had two
salutary effects: it created the
deepest inland lake in
Pennsylvania and one of the
nation's best flat water canoeing
rivers.
This is the site of several recent
national canoe races and
record-setting walleye and
northern pike catches, as well as
the state fishing tournament.
Kinzua Lake is surrounded by
the Allegheny National Forest
and 87 miles of the Allegheny
River have been designated "wild
and scenic" earning it the name
of the Allegheny National
Recreation Area.
Kinzua Dam opened more than
40 years ago. Pennsylvania
gained its first wilderness lands
here and millions have visited the
area each year to enjoy the great
outdoors.
Constructed as a flood control
project, the Kinzua Dam had two
salutary effects: it created the
deepest inland lake in
Pennsylvania and one of the
nation's best flat water canoeing
rivers.
This is the site of several recent
national canoe races and
record-setting walleye and
northern pike catches, as well as
the state fishing tournament.
Kinzua Lake is surrounded by
the Allegheny National Forest
and 87 miles of the Allegheny
River have been designated "wild
and scenic" earning it the name
of the Allegheny National
Recreation Area.
Kinzua Dam,
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