Nottely Dam

Address: Nottely Dam, Blairsville, GA 30512

Description: Union County's iconic TVA lake dam that is responsible for creating and controlling the county's largest and most popular lake

History: With construction started on July 17, 1941 and completed, with gates to the dam closing on January 24, 1942, this dam is responsible for the creation of Union County's largest lake, Lake Nottely. The TVA lake opened to the public in 1942, but before it's creation, the removal of 91 families and the rerouting of multiple roads was required. For 8 decades now, the lake has been home to multiple Union Countians, tourists, and "part-timers" who wish to seek recreation and lake life in the mountains. The Nottely Dam also stands as just 1 of 5 of Union County's listed locations on the National Register of Historical Places.

Fun Facts: 1. The opening and completion of construction for the dam was on January 24, 1942 2. The dam is ran and operated by the TVA(Tennessee Valley Authority). 3. 91 families were forced to move out of the vicinity of the lake area to create the dam, with many old homes and structures believed to still be standing. 4. The lake and dam took only 6 months to build and complete. 5. The final cost for the construction of the dam was over 8 million dollars.