On November 12, 1984, Michael Kline interviewed John Redabaugh for the Stonewall Jackson Dam Removal oral history project in Lewis County, West Virginia. Redabaugh, who has lived in the area for many years, was born into a farming family that has operated in the region for generations.  Redabaugh shares insights into his life as a dairy farmer, his family's history, and the broader agricultural community that once thrived in the area. The interview delves into the detrimental effects of the Stonewall Jackson Dam project on the local community. Redabaugh discusses the forced relocation of residents, including himself, due to government condemnation of properties. He recounts the emotional and physical toll this has taken on the community, particularly highlighting the loss of farms, homes, and livelihoods. Redabaugh reflects on the broader implications of government interventions, expressing frustration with what he perceives as the overreach of governmental authority in the lives of ordinary citizens. Throughout the interview, Redabaugh also touches on various health and environmental concerns, such as the potential for increased incidents of disease and the negative impacts of industrialization and acid rain on agriculture. He also discusses the erosion of personal freedoms and the loss of community that resulted from the dam project. The interview concludes with Redabaugh expressing a sense of helplessness in the face of these changes, as well as his concerns for future generations who will have to navigate an increasingly regulated and challenging world.