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Wed January 15 HILTON Falls dam is the most recent dam built in north Dams affect livelihood Halton dams are numerous and range from the million dollar sophisticated structure at Scotch Block Dam to the simpler structures at Stewarttown and Three major dams have been constructed in the central area since The first of Hit three major dams was Kelso and more recently Scotch Block and Hilton Dam Each of those three are operated and managed by Halton Region Conservation Authority while others in the Georgetown Acton area fall under the authority of the Credit Valley Conservation Authority The structures have a greater affect on the livelihood of people in Halton Region than probably most induiduais realize Market golf courses and other organizations depending on summer water supplies depend partially on the use of dams to prov a water supply All property owners downstream from the dams depend on the structures for protection from floods The town of Milton depends on Hilton Falls Dam in particular for a constant flow of water in the 16 Mile Creek Without a constant flow the creek could become badly polluted That is a direct factor in the towns ability to grow and support greater residential and commercial development The sire im is needed to carry awa the treated sewage and effluent from the pollution control plant IAO Dam is situated in the midst of one of Hilton recreation areii A lEtt from the air shows Scotch Block Dam in a scenic setting THE LAKE at Hilton Falls is flanked by rows of majestic trees