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Flume Overflow

            Mingus Mill was the largest, most advanced and most powerful mill in the Smoky Mountains of its time.  Using a steel turbine and a 22 ft tall penstock, the mill generated approximately 11 horsepower - enough to run all the equipment in the mill.

When there is an excess of water to fill the penstock and keep the constant pressure on the turbine, the water overflows from this point on the Flume, creating a waterfall of sorts, that then flows back into the Mingus Creek.

I found the sturdy construction and relation of industry to nature to be compelling and created this composite of four images to capture the look and feel of the environment as it has no doubt existed since the late 19th century.

Taken in: United States / North Carolina / Charleston Township (show map)

Taken on: May 23, 2018

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