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Waterfalls near Appalachia Lake On North Shoal and South Shoal Creeks |
All Text & Images: Copyright (2017) |
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Waterfalls near Appalachia Lake On North Shoal and South Shoal Creeks |
All Text & Images: Copyright (2017) |
| Falls at South Shoal Creek: |
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| This waterfall is located on a private estate. |
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| Main drop |
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| In the recent past these falls were harnessed for hydroelectric power generation. Water piping is visible at upper left. |
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| Water streams |
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| Concrete sluice at upper brink of falls |
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| Falls at North Shoal Creek: |
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| Flow detail |
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| Side view |
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| Upper Falls at North Shoal Creek (approx. 1/4 mile upstream): |
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| Lower Tier |
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| Upper Tier, from side |
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| Upper Tier, head-on |
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| Small cascade downstream from Upper Falls (visible at upper right) |
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| Cascade detail |
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| Hiwassee Lake and Dam: |
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| Lake view from dam overlook |
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| I had to cross Hiwassee Dam to reach the North Shoal Creek location. This is from the north side, after crossing the dam, which was being worked on. |
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| Base of dam |