5 Dams in North Carolina That You Shouldn't Miss

August 22, 2021 Franklyn Hardiman

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1. Fontana Dam & Visitors Center

71 Fontana Rd Fontana Dam, Great Smoky Mountains National Park, NC 28733-6105 +1 828-498-2234 http://www.visitnc.com/listing/fontana-dam-visitors-center
Excellent
61%
Good
32%
Satisfactory
6%
Poor
0%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 196 reviews

Fontana Dam & Visitors Center

One may take a cable car ride into the depths of the Fontana Dam.

Reviewed By TyB811 - Greensboro, United States

While I had been to the area many times, I had not ventured to Fontana Dam and its surroundings before. It is a magnificent feat of engineering going back 80 years and a must-see for travelers in NC. The story of the dam's construction to aid the World War II effort and as a post-Depression project is truly remarkable. It's a nice area to walk around, including over the full length of the dam. Well worth your time to trek out to Graham County, which has two other notable dams including one near Fontana. And the mountain scenery is really lovely.

2. W. Kerr Scott Reservoir

499 Reservoir Rd, Wilkesboro, NC 28697-7462
Excellent
62%
Good
31%
Satisfactory
2%
Poor
0%
Terrible
5%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 61 reviews

W. Kerr Scott Reservoir

Reviewed By drenaud998 - Bonita Springs, United States

Great maintained roads, beautiful views. a must see if in the area. Trails available if you’d like to get closer to the lake.

3. Chatuge Dam and Recreation Area

1056 Chatuge Dam Rd, Hayesville, NC 28904-7345 +1 800-882-5263
Excellent
72%
Good
23%
Satisfactory
4%
Poor
0%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 81 reviews

Chatuge Dam and Recreation Area

Reviewed By SoilDoctor - Clayton, United States

Great place for a hike to see the dam, Also has a picnic area and a playground for the kids. Facilities are also available.

4. Hiwassee Dam

267 Blue Eagle Cir, Murphy, NC 28906-7204
Excellent
55%
Good
32%
Satisfactory
13%
Poor
0%
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4.5 based on 91 reviews

Hiwassee Dam

Reviewed By BPinATL

We stuck around the dam area for about 20 minutes and just had to check out the sights. It was great to see the large older dam - from above and below. Restrooms currently closed for public use.

5. Cheoah Dam

Between River Miles 51 & 52, Robbinsville, NC 28771
Excellent
33%
Good
56%
Satisfactory
11%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
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4.0 based on 9 reviews

Cheoah Dam

Reviewed By ICLEANTEETH

Wish I would have known better what I was looking at when we were on Highway 129, but still got a decent picture of the dam.

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