Great Falls SC Dam and Devil's Tower BW
by Bob Pardue
Title
Great Falls SC Dam and Devil's Tower BW
Artist
Bob Pardue
Medium
Mixed Media - Digital Photography
Description
This black and white artwork combines the Great Falls Dam, Lancaster County, SC, USA with Devil's Tower National Monument, Wyoming, USA. Devil's Tower is America's first national monument, declared by President Theodore Roosevelt in 1906.
This mountain was used as the landing site for a UFO in the movie: "Close Encounters of the 3rd Kind."
The Great Falls South Carolina dam is an impressive man-made structure that has been standing strong since 1839.
It is located along the Catawba River in Lancaster County, and is one of the oldest man-made structures in the United States. The dam is a popular tourist spot due to its picturesque views and tranquil waters.
The history of the Great Falls dam goes back to the 1800s when it was built by a group of planters from Charleston who wanted to have a reliable source of water for their cotton crops. To achieve this, the planters built an embankment to create an artificial lake that was over four miles long and a mile wide.
They then built the dam across the river in order to regulate the flow of water into the lake.
Today, the Great Falls dam remains an important part of the area’s ecosystem and is used to generate hydroelectricity. It is also home to a variety of wildlife, including river otters, beavers and bald eagles.
Visitors to the dam can take in the stunning views while exploring the trails and picnicking sites. In addition, the dam frequently hosts boat races, fishing tournaments and other events throughout the year.
The Great Falls dam is truly a marvel of engineering, and it is a testament to the ingenuity of the people who built it. It continues to provide a reliable source of water, power and recreation for the local community and visitors alike.
If you are ever in the area, make sure to visit the Great Falls South Carolina dam and experience its unique beauty for yourself.
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February 20th, 2023
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