About this property
Apalachia Dam is a hydroelectric dam on the Hiwassee River in Cherokee County, in the U.S. state of North Carolina. The dam is the lowermost of three dams on the river owned and operated by the Tennessee Valley Authority, which built the dam in the early 1940s to provide emergency power for aluminum production during World War II. While the dam is in North Carolina, an 8.3-mile (13.4 km) underground conduit carries water from the dam's reservoir to the powerhouse located 12 miles (19 km) downstream across the state line in Polk County, Tennessee. The dam and associated infrastructure were listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2017. Apalachia Dam is classified by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers as a high-hazard dam, meaning a dam failure may pose a deadly threat to nearby residents. The dam's condition is not made available to the public due to security concerns.
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Federal Designation
The National Register of Historic Places, administered by the National Park Service, is the United States federal government's official list of districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects deemed worthy of preservation for their historical, architectural, archaeological, engineering, or cultural significance. Listing on the National Register recognizes a property's importance to American history but does not place restrictions on private owners; it does, however, make properties eligible for federal historic preservation tax incentives and enables consideration in federal planning decisions. This property is recorded in the National Register under reference number 100001459. It was listed on October 26, 2017.
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Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).
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Questions about this property
When was Apalachia Hydroelectric Project listed on the National Register?
Apalachia Hydroelectric Project was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on October 26, 2017.
What type of historic resource is Apalachia Hydroelectric Project?
Apalachia Hydroelectric Project is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Apalachia Hydroelectric Project?
The period of significance for Apalachia Hydroelectric Project is recorded as the civil_war era.
Can I research the history near Apalachia Hydroelectric Project?
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