The impact of this proposed dam on the local economy is one of many factors that must be considered when thinking about whether or not to put in the dam. Below we provide two academic papers that give more information about the economic impact of dams. While these papers do not take into account the specific details of this case study, they give a general overview of how a dam impacts local communities which could be helpful in predicting this proposed dam’s impact.
Bohlen, C., & Lewis, L. Y. (2009). Examining the economic impacts of hydropower dams on property values using GIS. Journal of Environmental Management, 90, Supplement 3, S258-S269. doi:http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jenvman.2008.07.026
Loomis, J. B. (1996). Measuring the economic benefits of removing dams and restoring the elwha river: Results of a contingent valuation survey. Water Resources Research, 32(2), 441-447.doi:http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1029/95WR03243/full