Point of Interest
Fontana Dam
71 Fontana Dam Road, Fontana Dam, NC 28733
Not only is Fontana Dam a beautiful vista on the drive through the Great Smoky Mountains, at 480 feet high it's also the tallest concrete dam in the Eastern US. After crossing the length of the top of the dam, you've even traveled a bit of the grandiose Appalachian Trail. The dam was originally built in the early 1940s to accommodate skyrocketing electricity demands and is a strong source of hydroelectric power. The barrier forms Fontana Lake, a mountain retreat for outdoor activities like kayaking, canoeing, swimming, boating and fishing.
