President Jonn F. Kennedy dedicated Greers Ferry Dam and Reservoir on the Red River near Heber Springs (Cleburne County). The master of ceremonies for the dedication was Representative Willbur D. Mills. Construction on the dam began in 1959, bringing employment and economic growth to the area. The dam was completed in 1962 at a cost of about $46.5 million.
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