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Delve into Tapoco in United States
Tapoco in the region of North Carolina is located in United States - some 448 mi or ( 722 km ) South-West of Washington , the country's capital .
Local time in Tapoco is now 10:47 AM (Saturday) . The local timezone is named " America/New York " with a UTC offset of -4 hours. Depending on your mobility, these larger destinations might be interesting for you: Dalton, Gainesville, Rome, Louisville, and Charlotte. While being here, you might want to check out Dalton . We discovered some clip posted online . Scroll down to see the most favourite one or select the video collection in the navigation. Are you curious about the possible sightseeing spots and facts in Tapoco ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
Videos
Tail of the Dragon on a BMW R1150RT
Pilot: Phil. Co-Pilot and Camera: Candice Riding the Tail of the Dragon on June 17, 2008. The bike - a 2004 BMW R1150RT. I had just purchased it a few months earlier. It was originally purchased new i ..
MINIs on the Dragon, Mazdaspeed3 Style
MINIs on the Dragon 7, April/May, 2009, in my Mazdaspeed3. While I am an experienced Dragon slayer, this was my first trip that didn't involve a MINI. The Speed3 is bone stock, on OEM tires, and this ..
The Tail of The Dragon on a BMW R1200C
This was my first time through the Smoky Mountians on my bike and I was fully loaded on my way to the BMWMOA rally so neadless to say it took me over 20 minutes to travel the 318 curves in 11 miles... ..
Tail of the Dragon vol. 1
A short video--hopefully the first of many--dedicated to the greatest driving roads in the world. Deals Gap, North Carolina is ground zero for great driving. The world famous Tail of the Dragon is the ..
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Interesting facts about this location
Cheoah Dam
The Cheoah Dam is a hydroelectric complex located in Graham and Swain counties, North Carolina on the Little Tennessee River between river miles 51 and 52. The Cheoah Development consists of a dam and powerhouse, the first of several constructed by the Tallassee Power Company, now Tapoco. The Cheoah project began in 1916 as a construction camp at the Narrows where the Little Tennessee River flowed through a narrow gorge, and was completed in 1919.
Located at 35.45 -83.94 (Lat./Long.); Less than 1 km away
Deals Gap, North Carolina
Deals Gap is a portion of U.S. Route 129 in Blount County, Tennessee, which also lends its name to a small unincorporated community and motorcycle resort situated in a gap in Swain County, North Carolina, United States. It is located along U.S. 129 at the Tennessee state line. The community has an unofficial population of 6, which is posted on a welcoming sign. The community's approximate elevation is 1756 feet above sea level.
Located at 35.49 -83.94 (Lat./Long.); Less than 5 km away
Calderwood Dam
Calderwood Dam is a hydroelectric dam located along the Little Tennessee River in Blount and Monroe counties, in the U. S. state of Tennessee. Completed in 1930, the dam is owned and maintained by Tapoco, a subsidiary of the Aluminum Company of America (Alcoa), although the Tennessee Valley Authority controls the dam's reservoir levels from Fontana Dam further upstream.
Located at 35.49 -83.98 (Lat./Long.); Less than 7 km away
Santeetlah Dam
Santeetlah Dam is a hydroelectric development on the Cheoah River in Graham County, North Carolina. The dam together with a pipeline/tunnel facility, and a powerhouse form the Santeetlah Development. The Santeetlah powerhouse is located on the left bank of the Cheoah Reservoir portion of the Little Tennessee River five miles (8 km) upstream of the Cheoah Dam. The Santeetlah Project, which began in 1925, was completed in 1928 by the Tallassee Power Company.
Located at 35.38 -83.88 (Lat./Long.); Less than 9 km away
Gregory Bald
Gregory Bald is a mountain on the western fringe of the Great Smoky Mountains. It has an elevation of 4,949 feet (1,508 meters) above sea level. The mountain's majestic summit makes it a popular hiking destination. Gregory Bald is located along the Tennessee-North Carolina border, between Blount County and Swain County. It rises appx. 3,000 feet above its northern base in Cades Cove, and appx. 3,300 feet above its southern base at Fontana Lake.
Located at 35.52 -83.87 (Lat./Long.); Less than 11 km away
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