Wheeler Dam, Hydroelectric dam in Lauderdale County, Alabama, US
Wheeler Dam extends 6,342 feet across the Tennessee River, generating electrical power while maintaining water levels between Lauderdale and Lawrence Counties.
The Tennessee Valley Authority constructed Wheeler Dam between 1933 and 1936 as part of the New Deal program to control floods and improve navigation.
The National Register of Historic Places recognizes Wheeler Dam for its contribution to regional development during the Great Depression employment initiatives.
The dam includes two navigation locks that enable river traffic to pass between Wheeler Lake and Wilson Lake throughout the Tennessee River system.
The construction required the acquisition of 103,400 acres of land and employed 4,700 workers, making it the second major dam project by TVA.
Location: Lauderdale County
Location: Lawrence County
Inception: 1933
Length: 1,933 m
GPS coordinates: 34.79837,-87.38146
Latest update: May 27, 2025 00:48
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