Tennessee Valley Authority Hydroelectric Plant 1942

The generator room at Wilson Dam in Sheffield, Alabama, showcases eight generator units from the 1942 expansion of the Tennessee Valley Authoritys hydroelectric plant. Positioned 260 miles upstream from the Tennessee Rivers mouth, this facility has an authorized power capacity of 288,000 kilowatts, expandable to 444,000 kilowatts. The reservoir aids in managing 377,000 acre-feet of water, supporting regional energy needs.

A statement in any room, each reproduction is printed on museum-quality archival paper using a restored version of the original. KNOWOL watermark does not appear on final print.