Fontana - TVA.com
WEBSpurred by wartime necessity, TVA put up isolated Fontana Dam, the tallest dam east of the Rockies with record speed. The dam no one could get to eventually became the most visited in the TVA system. Read more about the history of …
Fontana - TVA.com
WEBFontana. Due to hurricane impacts on staff, the visitor center will be open from 10:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. ET from September 30 to October 6, 2024. The center will resume regular hours on October 7, from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. ET. We apologize for the inconvenience.
Fontana Dam - Wikipedia
WEBFontana Dam is 2,365 feet (721 m) long and 480 feet (146 m) high, making it the tallest dam in the Eastern United States. The dam has a flood storage capacity of 513,965 acre-feet (633,966,000 m 3), and the combined capacity of its three generators is …
The Miracle in the Wilderness - TVA.com
WEBSpurred by wartime necessity, TVA put up Fontana Dam, the tallest dam east of the Rockies with record speed. The dam no one could get to eventually became the most visited in the TVA system.
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.
Inside Fontana Dam: Rare tour inspires awe and reflection on a ...
WEBAug 16, 2023 · Fontana is the largest dam east of the Rocky Mountains and stands 480 feet tall, about the same height as the Great Pyramid in Giza. It’s also 376 feet thick and 2,365 feet long. It features two spill pipes that are 34 feet in diameter and pass water from Fontana Lake into the Little Tennessee River on the other side.
Fontana Dam - U.S. National Park Service
WEBAug 15, 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 Dam and Visitor Center – Blue Ridge National Heritage Area
WEBThe Appalachian Trail crosses Fontana Dam, which stretches 2,365 feet across the Little Tennessee River. The hot showers available at the trail shelter, maintained by the TVA, have led hikers to dub it the Fontana Hilton.
How to Visit Fontana Dam (+ 30 Fun Facts!) - Kim and Carrie
WEBJul 22, 2023 · Part of the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA), the Fontana Dam was constructed to supply urgent electric power for the World War II war effort. Today, it supplies energy and recreational opportunities to western North Carolina and surrounding areas.
Fontana Dam, North Carolina | All You Need To Know
WEBFontana Dam is a concrete gravity dam located about 10 miles from Tapoco, Graham, North Carolina. The dam, which is on the Little Tennessee River, was primarily built for Flood Risk Reduction purposes, but also serves for Navigation, Recreation, Hydroelectric and Water Supply benefits.