Scenic North Alabama: Wilson Dam at Florence, Alabama, May 4, 2010

Construction on Wilson Dam began in 1918 and was completed in 1927. The Wilson Dam actually predates the TVA, but was later placed under the authority of the TVA. The dam is 137 feet (42 m) high and stretches 4,541 feet (1,384 m) across the Tennessee River.



Dam from the south side at Rockpile Recreation Area after the recent heavy rains and flooding









Great Blue Heron flying; there were many of them fishing at the dam





North side of dam from city park near Mariott Hotel






Bluff at Rockpile Recreation Area, Wilson Dam





One of the caves formed in the limestone bluff; the heavy rains have created wet weather streams and waterfalls




Rainbow in mist at second cave in bluff






Yet another rainbow and cave opening




Yes, this photo was in a previous post, but I liked it and decided to use it again.





Largest of the waterfalls










Same shot with Paul to show scale