Landmark And Historical Building in Cherokee, North Carolina

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Updated October 31, 2026

Hiwassee Dam

Landmark And Historical Building

Murphy, NC

Hiwassee Dam is a 307-foot Tennessee Valley Authority landmark and the highest overspill dam east of the Mississippi River.

  • Viewing a major hydroelectric engineering landmark
  • Researching Tennessee Valley Authority infrastructure
  • Exploring the history of a dam completed in 1940

Gwenmont Arms Apartments

Landmark And Historical Building

Murphy, NC

Gwenmont Arms Apartments offers income-based one- and two-bedroom rentals in Murphy, with rental assistance available for qualifying households.

  • Income-qualified households seeking one-bedroom housing in Murphy
  • Income-qualified households seeking two-bedroom housing in Murphy
  • Renters who may qualify for rental assistance

Britton Creek

Landmark And Historical Building

Andrews, NC

Wolf Knob

Landmark And Historical Building

Murphy, NC

Wolf Knob

Landmark And Historical Building

Murphy, NC

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FAQ

What is notable about Hiwassee Dam?

It is a hydroelectric and flood-control dam built by the Tennessee Valley Authority. At completion, it was the highest overspill dam in the world.

How large is Hiwassee Dam and its reservoir?

The dam is 307 feet high and impounds a 6,000-acre Hiwassee Lake. Its power station has 185 MW of installed capacity.

When was Hiwassee Dam completed?

Hiwassee Dam opened on February 8, 1940.

Are guided tours or visitor amenities available at Hiwassee Dam?

The available information does not describe guided tours or visitor amenities, so visitors should verify access details before planning a visit.