Tuesday, May 12, 2009

Norris Dam

This is a day shot of water coming over Norris Dam. I've been told this hasn't happened in 20 years. Usually this parking lot is empty on week days, but since TVA has opened up the floodgates we've got a traffic jam here every night.





This is a night time view of the dam.







Posted by PicasaAlthough you can't see it this is the Weir Dam. When TVA doesn't have the water running you can walk out on the dam.

4 comments:

Leedra said...

Are the floodgates open? I went to see them when they were open in 1998. Been thinking the floodgates will be open this year, but with us now in New Market I had not heard if Norris had opened the floodgates.

Beautiful photos of Norris.

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Connie said...

Yes the floodgates are open, and they will probably still be open tomorrow.

Ginnymo said...

That is a pretty photo of the dam.

Betsy Banks Adams said...

Beautiful pictures of the dam, Connie.

Hope you had a wonderful Mother's Day. We had a great trip to the beach--but it's great to be home!!!!!

Looks like you have a Spam...Yuk!
Hugs,
Betsy