The reservoir extends approximately two river miles upstream to Watauga Dam. At the age of three he was orphaned. Hours: daylight hours primarily. Get reviews, hours, directions, coupons and more for Watauga Dam Campground at 744 Wilbur Dam Rd, Elizabethton, TN 37643. Even in the dog days of summer, Wilbur and Watauga remain cool, with a constant breeze blowing through the Watauga River gorge. Would you consider this to be too strenuous for a 7 and 8 year old? It is one of two dams on the river owned and operated by the Tennessee Valley Authority.

Home | About Us | Contact Us | Terms and Conditions | Privacy Statement | Oh, Ranger! © 2008 - 2013 APN Media, LLC. 1. I’ve been following your blog on and off for several years now. On day #2 continue southbound and in 8.0 more miles you’ll reach Wilbur Dam Road. It is one of two dams on the river owned and operated by the Tennessee Valley Authority.The dam impounds Wilbur Lake, which extends for about 3 miles (4.8 km) up the Watauga to the base of Watauga Dam. Soon you will come to Wilbur Dam. The flood of August 1940 overtopped the dam and destroyed its powerhouse, and five years later, East Tennessee Light & Power sold its assets, including Wilbur Dam, to the Tennessee Valley Authority. Take Buffalo St to US-321 N/University Pkwy, Continue on US-321 N to Carter County. Alternate names for this dam include Horseshoe Dam. document.write(yearString(2009)); Two hydroelectric generating units were installed at Wilbur Dam when it was completed in 1912. In 3.5 miles you’ll reach the Nick Grindstaff Monument. Watauga Power completed the dam in just two years, and found a ready market for the dam's electricity at nearby Elizabethton. 2 is located on the man-made Arkansas Post Canal that connects the Arkansas River with the White River. "Caught rainbow brown & brook..." Joes Creek, "Heavy current has turned on the spotted bass bite. Completed in 1912, Wilbur Dam was one of the first major hydroelectric projects in Tennessee, and remains one of the oldest dams in the TVA system. Thanks, Jim. https://www.tva.gov/Energy/Our-Power-System/Hydroelectric. Wilbur Dam, Carter County, Tennessee. If you cross over TN91 you will heading north on the A.T. toward Osbornse Farm, which is the wrong direction. 3.0 – Sporadic views of Watauga Lake and other mountain vistas through the trees. Two hydroelectric generating units were installed at Wilbur Dam when it was completed in 1912. Great to know you are getting out and enjoying the wilderness…I still do as much as I can too…. See Wilbur Recreation Facilities page for more information about TVA's recreational opportunities.

Alternate names for this dam include Horseshoe Dam.

Directions & Lake History/Factoid Directions: Wilbur D. Mills Dam is about 13 miles north of Dumas. Follow signs to the dam. Beginning at Wilbur Dam, there are several parking lots. In the spring, transient birds including warblers, thrushes and vireos can be seen. Wilbur Dam was one of the first major hydroelectric projects in Tennessee, and remains one of the oldest dams in the TVA system.[3]. All rights reserved. Follow road, keeping to the right, and cross two bridges. The reservoir extends approximately two river miles upstream to Watauga Dam. For a safer, faster, more enjoyable user experience, please update your browser today or try a newer browser. I don’t think it would be too strenuous for a 7 and 8 year old… especially if you stretch it to 3 days. Wilbur Lake is located on the Watauga River in Carter County, TN. Left on to Highway 91. The next day I continued southbound, and I feel I had even better views on this day as much of the forest on my left began to open up over Watauga Lake.

Once you get up on the Iron Mtn ridgeline, it’s a relatively easy hiking as far as the A.T. goes…. Intermediate backpack with intermediate fitness. Beginning at Wilbur Dam, there are several parking lots.

Then at about the eight mile mark (which was the midway point of this trip) I found a nice campsite in a gap. Weather was perfect. TVA is a corporate agency of the United States, it receives no taxpayer funding, deriving virtually all of its revenues from sales of electricity to business customers and local power distributors serving 9 million people in parts of seven southeastern states. About 3 miles into the hike my first stop was the Nick Grindstaff Monument. This site may not function properly in your current browser. Basically, this entire hike simply stays on top of the ridgeline. Please remember to check with the local Fish and Wildlife department to ensure the stream is open to the public. Completed in 1912, Wilbur Dam was one of the first major hydroelectric projects in Tennessee, and remains one of the oldest dams in the TVA system. Please enjoying a picnic in the scenic park. mostly flat with just a few gradual ups and downs. Search for other Campgrounds & Recreational Vehicle Parks in Elizabethton on The Real Yellow Pages®. [2] Wilbur Dam was completed in 1912 making it the second oldest dam in the TVA system behind Ocoee Dam No.

Through its mission of service, the Tennessee Valley Authority improves the quality of life by providing safe, clean, reliable and affordable electricity; supporting communities through economic development; and carrying out environmental stewardship programs to ensure we all have a beautiful, unique place to live for generations. Supposedly, in 1923 a man went to visit Nick and found him dead in his cabin. EastTN.us | All images are property of EastTN.us.Drone videos and photography provided by AboveGround.Media.Specializing in drone video and photography for real estate, auctions and advertising in the Tri-Cities TN/VA region. Overview; Work for TVA; Current Jobs; Diversity & Inclusion; Entry-level Jobs / Training; Veteran Opportunities; Student Opportunities; Investors Investors. Because of the extremely cold water, fishing is limited to rainbow and brown trout, which are regularly stocked. It is the second oldest dam in the TVA system. #1 Wilbur Dam Dam Updated: 2019-10-10 Wilbur Dam is a hydroelectric dam on the Watauga River in Carter County, in the USA state of Tennessee.

The reservoir extends approximately two river miles upstream to Watauga Dam. TVA purchased the dam and lake in 1945, rehabilitated the dam, and placed it back into service generating power in 1950. Copyright© Take care! I left my car at Willbur Dam Road and shuttled up to the A.T. trailhead/road crossing at TN91. This is very eerie place with a unique story….