Fontana Dam & Visitors Center Fontana Lake NC | VisitNC.com
WEBAt 480 ft, the equivalent of a 50-story skyscraper, it is the highest dam in TVA and the tallest dam east of the Rockies. It's located on the Little Tennessee River. Visit the Fontana Dam Visitor Center for videos , pictures and information of the history of the Dam.
Fontana Dam - Wikipedia
WEBFontana Dam is a hydroelectric dam on the Little Tennessee River in Swain and Graham counties, North Carolina, United States. The dam is operated by the Tennessee Valley Authority, which built the dam in the early 1940s to satisfy the skyrocketing electricity demands in the Tennessee Valley to support the aluminum industry at the height of ...
Fontana Dam and Visitor Center – Blue Ridge National Heritage …
WEBSurrounded by the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, the Nantahala National Forest, and deep river gorges, Fontana ranks among the most beautiful dams in the world. In addition to providing hydroelectric power and flood control for the region, the lake created behind the dam on the Little Tennessee River is a popular site for many kinds of ...
Fontana Dam - Great Smoky Mountains National Park (U.S.
WEBFeb 17, 2024 · At 480 feet (~146 meters), Fontana Dam is the tallest concrete dam east of the Rocky Mountains. The dam impounds the Little Tennessee River forming Fontana Lake and produces hydroelectric power.
Exploring the Fontana Dam and Visitors Center on Lake Fontana NC
WEBFeb 13, 2024 · At 480 feet, the Fontana Dam is the tallest dam east of the Rockies. It stretches 2,365 feet across the Little Tennessee River – as long as eight football fields! Construction of the dam began in 1942 and took 3 years …
Fontana Dam Is North Carolina's Smallest Town, With Beautiful
WEBApr 2, 2024 · North Carolina's Smallest Town Has Beautiful Trails, a Scenic Lake, and Less Than 20 Residents. Plus, it offers easy access to Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
Fontana Dam (How to See NC’s Tallest Dam in Person!) - NC …
WEBAug 9, 2024 · Whether you’re hiking through, want to ride a boat on Fontana Lake, or if you are interested in the dam’s fascinating history, our guide will share it all and why Fontana Dam belongs on your NC Bucket List.
Fontana Dam - U.S. National Park Service
WEBMay 28, 2024 · Fontana Dam impounds the Little Tennessee River to form Fontana Lake—a reservoir spreading more than 10,000 acres that offers boating, fishing, and access to remote areas on the southwestern side of Great Smoky Mountains National Park including Hazel Creek and Eagle Creek.
Fontana Lake & Fontana Dam: Visitor Information & Things to Do
WEBSep 9, 2024 · The 480 foot high Fontana Dam is the tallest dam in the eastern United States. The Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) began construction on Fontana Dam in 1942 and completed the project in just 36 months. Today, 80 years later, it is still the tallest dam east of the Rocky Mountains at 480 feet.
Fontana Dam - Blue Ridge Mountain Life
WEBFontana Dam is a historic and popular attraction located in Western North Carolina. Learn all about this huge Dam's history and see photos.
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