Claytor Dam, Hydroelectric power station and gravity dam in Pulaski County, Virginia.
Claytor Dam is a gravity dam across the New River in Virginia that generates electricity through water flow. The structure holds back a large reservoir that supplies power to the surrounding area.
The facility began operations in the late 1930s and was built by a regional power company to serve growing electricity demands. It became a key part of infrastructure development in the Appalachian region.
The facility represents a significant period of infrastructure development in Virginia when communities expanded their electrical systems during the early 20th century.
The area offers viewpoints where you can see the dam and the water behind it from different angles. Plan your visit during daylight hours when the landscape is well lit and access routes are clear.
The reservoir behind the dam stretches deep into the valley and changes dramatically with the seasons as water levels rise and fall. Few visitors realize how much the landscape transforms between wet and dry periods.
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