This time was really a new experience, and I think most of the generators were humming. I've been out twice since and it hasn't made me feel as awkward. Thanks for coming along!
Thank you for noticing! I have been trying to prepare a bit before going out now... I usually have a little cheat sheet with me. Works best on sunny days when you can't tell I'm looking down 😂🤣 Thank you for watching!
There is a spot. Not far on the river that drops down over 200 feet deep. Most of the river in area up river you can walk across. But there is a spot along west side that slopes down with rock face and people have dropped line with weights to measure depth and it went over 200 feet. I can only imagine what cool stuff may have found itself at the bottom over time
The Deeps are a documented area under the Holtwood Pinnacle in Lake Aldred, between this dam - Safe Harbor - on the north and Holtwood Dam to the south. There are ~6 of them that are over 130' deep. Coupled with the Pinnacle's prominence, you have the highest elevation above the Susquehanna right above the deepest parts. It's like a 500' spread. Thanks for watching!
Correction. The high bridge at Safe harbor Dam is NOT the bridge that was burnt. That bridge crosses the Pequea Creek a few miles east of here on the Enola Low Grade Rail Trail. This bridge however was closed to the public for years and took a monumental effort to get it upgraded and open for the rail trail.
Sorry, but Uncharted Lancaster isn't a historian, and frequently inserts his own biases into things. He's just compiled things and made click bait articles to drive traffic to his site. Do your own research please.
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Thanks!
Thank you! Very interesting history. Appreciate your venturing out on the dam so I don’t have to go myself. I’d be freaked out too.
This time was really a new experience, and I think most of the generators were humming. I've been out twice since and it hasn't made me feel as awkward. Thanks for coming along!
I often think about doing some magnet fishing where the Conestoga meets the Susquehanna. Have not done it yet
Awesome video! I live in the area and have always wanted to know more about Safe Harbor
I'm glad you liked it, thank you for watching!
The oldest dam is the York Haven Dam, but it's not technically on the 'lower' Susquey"... . .
Thank you for this great story, Dad! And yes, we love you. Be safe.
Thanks, Kate! Will do.
Thank you. We are touring the dam tomorrow.
Ahhh, the Fish & Fun event! I have kids' sports obligations, but wanted to go. Have fun, and thanks for watching!
Wow! Really well researched, loved learning more about Safe Harbor. Thanks for sharing!
Thank you for noticing! I have been trying to prepare a bit before going out now... I usually have a little cheat sheet with me. Works best on sunny days when you can't tell I'm looking down 😂🤣
Thank you for watching!
And again.... So much credit to Uncharted Lancaster. Adam has the most thorough history of Safe Harbor that exists on his website. 🙌
That's my favorite place to fish at there is alot of catfish and carp!
There is a spot. Not far on the river that drops down over 200 feet deep. Most of the river in area up river you can walk across. But there is a spot along west side that slopes down with rock face and people have dropped line with weights to measure depth and it went over 200 feet. I can only imagine what cool stuff may have found itself at the bottom over time
The Deeps are a documented area under the Holtwood Pinnacle in Lake Aldred, between this dam - Safe Harbor - on the north and Holtwood Dam to the south. There are ~6 of them that are over 130' deep. Coupled with the Pinnacle's prominence, you have the highest elevation above the Susquehanna right above the deepest parts. It's like a 500' spread. Thanks for watching!
Correction. The high bridge at Safe harbor Dam is NOT the bridge that was burnt. That bridge crosses the Pequea Creek a few miles east of here on the Enola Low Grade Rail Trail. This bridge however was closed to the public for years and took a monumental effort to get it upgraded and open for the rail trail.
Interesting history. There's all sorts of these type things around just waiting for the story to be told. Love the creepy music too.
Ha! That music was as spooky as I could find in my licensed library. There's definitely more to explore in Safe Harbor... I'll be back!
Interesting, I had never heard about safe harbor before.
The first time I saw it on a map, I didn't know what to think, the river being non-navigable. So glad I looked into it!
Spent 56 years on that shaky old fisherman’s bridge…pulled many huge fish out of those boils. Thought you we’re gonna lose your lunch bud! 😂😂😂
nothing like being out there when they open a gate at the end of the log bridge
Actually the bridge at safe harbor was being rehabbed. The one that burned was the one at Marticville Forge.
Correct... But this portion has been blocked off because of that closure, I believe. Thanks for watching!
Sorry, but Uncharted Lancaster isn't a historian, and frequently inserts his own biases into things. He's just compiled things and made click bait articles to drive traffic to his site. Do your own research please.