Directly behind us, we saw tons of transformers, power lines and towers.  Kentucky Dam provides hydroelectric power to the Tennessee Valley Authority.  Water rushes through the dam turning large propellers like this one in this photo.  The four turbines under the dam generate electricity for the area.  This particular propeller weighed just 204,000 lbs. and stood about 10 feet tall.

We then headed down to the Visitor's Center.  Once inside, we noticed lots of historic photographs of the dam and the area it affected.  We also saw illustrations of how the dam works.  One of the neat things about the Visitor's Center is the Control Room.  There is a large window where you can peer into the large control room for the dam.  The picture is seen at left, although it doesn't do justice because of the reflection in the glass.

We followed the self-guided tour down some stairs and into a hallway.  I couldn't help but notice the decor and structure of the place.  You could tell the dam was constructed in a modern 1940s style just by looking at the features.  It was very interesting!

At the end of the hallway, we ventured out into a huge room where four hydroelectric turbines generated electricity.  It was very neat to see where my electric power comes from!  The turbines weren't that loud, but they did cause the entire facility to vibrate.

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