Great Falls Dam, Hydroelectric dam in White County, United States
Great Falls Dam stretches 800 feet across the Caney Fork River, reaching 92 feet in height and generating 33,800 kilowatts of electrical power for Tennessee communities.
The Tennessee Power Company completed the dam's construction in 1916, marking the first successful impoundment of the flood-prone Caney Fork River in Tennessee's history.
The dam stands as a testament to early 20th-century engineering, demonstrating the Tennessee Valley Authority's role in regional development and power generation.
Visitors can access viewing areas near the dam structure and explore the 1,830-acre Great Falls Lake, which extends 22 miles along the Caney Fork River.
The dam utilizes an underground water conduit system that transports water through a tributary to a powerhouse located three-quarters of a mile downstream.
Location: Tennessee
GPS coordinates: 35.80194,-85.62222
Latest update: March 3, 2025 02:48
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