Lake Hiwassee In The Winter- Murphy, North Carolina- USA
Surrounded by the Nantahala and Cherokee National Forests, Hiwassee and the adjacent Apalachia Reservoir (below the dam) provide a perfect habitat for deer, wild turkey, bears, bobcats, coyote, fox, bald eagles, otters, and many other animals. The lake is a spectacular place for canoeing, kayaking, fishing, skiing, sailing, or just relaxation and sightseeing.
The Hiwassee Dam
The Carpetbagger discusses the history of damming rivers of the South while atop The Hiwassee Damn, as shadowy officials from the TVA look on.
For information on the subject, head on over to my website
There are plenty of other articles on the South, roadside attractions, and other various stuff
Lake Hiwassee: 5 miles from Murphy NC on Joe Brown RD
Lake Hiwassee, also called Hiwassee reservoir, is 22 miles long, covers 6,090 acres and is more than 200 feet deep in places. The lake's 163 miles of shoreline is almost entirely controlled by the National Forest Service as part of the Nantahala National Forest. The lake was created and is managed by the Tennessee Valley Authority as part of the Tennessee River system. The Tennessee River system's primary purpose is to provide low-cost, reliable hydroelectric power to the residents of the Tennessee Valley.
Lake Hiwassee was formed by the construction of Hiwassee Dam for the purpose of generating hydroelectric power (see diagram). Built in 1935, Hiwassee Dam is the tallest overspill dam in the world at 307 feet tall and 1,376 feet wide. In 1955, a second generating unit was added to the dam, along with the world's largest electric motor and reversible pump-turbine. This enables water from the dam to be used to generate electricity during peak hours. During off-hours, water is then pumped 205-feet back into the Hiwassee reservoir for reuse.
Lake Hiwassee and other lakes in the Tennessee River system are also used by the TVA to control flooding. For this reason, Lake Hiwassee's water level is reduced by as much as 60 feet in the winter months. This reduction in lake levels is due to increased power generation and in anticipation of any heavy snowfalls and spring rains the area may receive. Mountain View Marina has been designed to cope with these lake level changes. Lake Hiwassee does not freeze and remains navigable so our boat owners enjoy year round access to the lake.
Murphy, NC scenic loop
A new loop that I found, a little north of Murphy, NC. It is 25 miles around. Beautiful views, including Johnson Creek, Grape Creek and Hanging Dog Creek on Hiwassee Lake.
Hiawassee dam overlook
Hiawassee dam near Murphy N.C.
Fishing in Murphy, NC!
In this video, Im going on a fishing trip with my friend, AKA A plays-
We didn't catch many fish at all, but was still a fun time going around the park of Murphy and fishing.
Puppy Training, Allie, Doodle, Day 8: Distraction Training Murphy, NC
Allie is a 6-month old mini-doodle puppy here for her 2-week board and train program.
This is Day 8. Allie went to Murphy, NC for off-leash distraction training at Riverwalk Park. Allie also worked on her barking skills at a road side flea market.
Murphy is a town in and the county seat of Cherokee County, North Carolina, United States. It is situated at the confluence of the Hiwassee and Valley rivers. It is the westernmost county seat in the state of North Carolina, approximately 360 miles from the state capital in Raleigh.
We later ventured out to Lake Nottley Dam for more off leash recall.
Nottely Dam is a hydroelectric and flood storage dam on the Nottely River in Union County, in the U.S. state of Georgia. The dam is owned and operated by the Tennessee Valley Authority, which built the dam in the early 1940s as a flood control structure and to help regulate flow at nearby Hiwassee Dam
As always, the 3 D's of dog training--distance, duration and distractions were worked.
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Sit Up N Listen Dog Training
2-week Board and Train Program
North GA - Blairsville, Blue Ridge, Hiawassee, Ellijay, Young Harris
NC - Murphy, Hayesville and surrounding area
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Hiwassee Lake Roads
Found some really great roads around Hiwassee Lake in Murphy, NC
NC-294, NC-1314 (Hiwassee Dam Access Rd), NC-1326 (Joe Brown Hwy/Unicoi Turnpike)
Filmed using Garmin VIRB 360 onboard a 2018 Ducati Panigale V4S
Murphy NC 2016
Nantahala White Water
Look Out Murphy, NC!! (I'm Here!!)
I finally arrived
Stay tuned to see the ADVENTURE i had to get here!!
A few facts about
Murphy, Cherokee County, North Carolina
(formed in 1839, incorporated in 1851)
Murphy located at the confluence of the Valley River and the Hiawassee River,
Situated along the Hiawassee River, known to the Cherokee as Tlanusi-yi (The Leech Place). An old Cherokee legend told of a giant leech named Tlanusi that lived in the river.
During the Forced Removals of the Cherokees, the US Army built Ft Butler in what's now called Murphy.
The Cherokee were collected and taken over the Unicoi Turnpike (then know as thr trading route) and taken to internment camps at Ft Cass (Charleston, TN).
the Unicoi Turnpike connected the Cherokee Land EAST of thr mountains to the Overhill Towns of TN.
Murphy is the westernmost county seat in the state of NC.
In 2010 the official population was 1,627
famous/notable people from Murphy:
Carl Pickens
a former AllAmerican Wide Receiver for
University of Tennessee and Wide Receiver of the Cincinnati Bengals
Junaluska
born in what is now known as Murphy.
Famous for his actions at the Battle of Horseshoe Bend.
Located in the the Blue Ridge Mountains,
wildlife includes, bear, coyote, deer, fox and recently reintroduced ELK.
Due to Murphy's elevation, it stays significantly cooler than other parts of the SE.
Dont be fooled,
Murphy is a Humid Subtropical Climate
Stay Awesome!!
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Unicoi Turnpike. AKA. Joe Brown Highway Road Trip. March 16 2019
Took a drive on the Unicoi Turnpike AKA. Joe Brown Highway from Murphy, NC to the Hiwassee Access Road Junction Stopping at a Cemetery then to Hiwassee Dam then back. Stopped along the Junction, Burrell MTN Road Junction, Unaka then to Shooks Marina before returning to Murphy, NC.
1-20-18 TRNMT HAYESVILLE VS ROSMAN 2
1-20-18 TRNMT HAYESVILLE VS ROSMAN 2
Snow. Murphy, North Carolina. January 20 2019.
First Snow of the Year 2018-2019 Winter Season. At Murphy, North Carolina.
Lake Chatuge - at the Dam - Hayesville, NC USA (stills)
Photography by Kris Williams
Hiwassee River
The beautiful Hiwassee River in North Carolina where Adam and I caught some wild Rainbow Trout fly fishing.
Valley River NC trout fishing
Hiawassee Lake
TVA Hiawassee Lake
Hiawassee River
The Hiawassee River at Lance Cove
63.9 Acres for sale near Murphy, NC
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