Dangerous? Eleanor Roosevelt Rides Over Norris Dam in a "Man Cage" WATCH: "A National Program in the Tennessee Valley" (1936) Saturday at 10pm & Sunday at 4pm ET on C-SPAN3's Reel America The TVA film is followed by other films on the Great Depression https://www.c-span.org/video/?472294-2/a-national-program-tennessee-valley | American History TV

This view is one of my favorites in East Tennessee. Norris Dam isn’t just something to marvel at, the structure has helped the Tennessee Valley Authority power the area and surrounding states for nine decades. It’s hard to imagine now, but before 1933 only 2% of the rural community had access to power. #norris #norrisdam #norrislake #tva #power #tennessee #history #90thanniversary #andersoncounty | Beth Haynes

Norris Dam started generating... - Tennessee Valley Authority

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Norris Dam is a symbol of American grit and engineering. 🇺🇸 The massive concrete structure is 265 feet high and stretches 1,860 feet across the Clinch River, creating a lake with 809 miles of shoreline. When completed in 1936, it helped power the Valley from the mountains of East Tennessee to the river shoals of Alabama. Along with the other dams in our hydro fleet, Norris continues to provide reliable, low-cost renewable hydropower for the region. Click on the link to get an up-close look ins

1.4K views · 35 reactions | It's #TrailTuesday time with Dogwood Arts!  This week, we visited the infamous Norris Dam and walked the Songbird Trail. This 2.5 mile loop provides an easy hike along the Clinch River with sights and sounds of many native birds. Stop halfway through to check out the Weir Dam that provides an excellent fishing spot. | ORNL Federal Credit Union | Facebook