About this property
Santeetlah Dam is a hydroelectric dam on the Cheoah River (river mile 9) in Graham County, North Carolina. It, a pipeline/tunnel facility, and a powerhouse form the Santeetlah Development. The Santeetlah powerhouse is located on the left bank of the Cheoah Reservoir portion of the Little Tennessee River five miles (8 km) upstream of the Cheoah Dam. The Santeetlah Project, which began in 1925, was completed in 1928 by the Tallassee Power Company (now Tapoco). The Santeetlah Dam forms Lake Santeetlah, a reservoir which covers approximately 2,881 acres (1,166 ha), normal full pool area, with a drainage area of 176 square miles (460 km2) and stretches to Robbinsville, North Carolina.
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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 04000466. It was listed on May 20, 2004.
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Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).
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When was Santeetlah Hydroelectric Development listed on the National Register?
Santeetlah Hydroelectric Development was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on May 20, 2004.
What type of historic resource is Santeetlah Hydroelectric Development?
Santeetlah Hydroelectric Development is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Santeetlah Hydroelectric Development?
The period of significance for Santeetlah Hydroelectric Development is recorded as the industrial era.
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