Fletcher Says Hodges Dam in Safe Condition; Charges Political Move, The Post
Entry/Object ID
2026.005.047
Collection
Rancho Santa Fe Advertisments, Newspapers, Periodicals, and Clippings Collection
Archive Items Details
Title
Fletcher Says Hodges Dam in Safe Condition; Charges Political Move, The Post
Description
Newspaper page from The Post featuring an article titled “Fletcher Says Hodges Dam in Safe Condition; Charges Political Move.” The article reports a statement issued by Col. Ed Fletcher, president of the San Dieguito Water Company, responding to claims by H. N. Savage regarding the safety of Lake Hodges dam. Fletcher asserts that the dam is stable and built to resist pressure, references approval by engineer W. S. McClure and state authorities, compares multiple arch and gravity arch dam construction, and cites statements by Rudolph W. Van Norden supporting the dam’s safety. The page also includes a photograph captioned “Beach Scene At Del Mar Showing Frolicking of Youngsters,” noting that the pictures are of Rancho Santa Fe children.
