Hydroelectric Plant Collection

Roosevelt Dam, Arizona - Salt River Project of Bureau of Reclamation, Dedication Scene, 1912. Creator: Harris & Ewing
Roosevelt Dam, Arizona - Salt River Project of Bureau of Reclamation, Dedication Scene, 1912. Dam named after President Theodore Roosevelt, serving mainly for irrigation, water supply

Minidoka Project - U.S. Reclamation Bureau. Minidoka Dam, One Mile Long...Idaho, 1912 Creator: Harris & Ewing
Minidoka Project - U.S. Reclamation Bureau. Minidoka Dam, One Mile Long. Power Plant in Distance, Minidoka, Idaho, 1912

Glen Canyon Dam on Lake Powell during sunny day, Page, Arizona, USA

Eight generator units in the generator room of a new... Wilson Dam, Sheffield vicinity, Ala. 1942
Eight generator units in the generator room of a new addition to TVAs hydroelectric plant at Wilson Dam, Sheffield vicinity, Ala

Generator works at the winding of a generator stator... Wilson Dam, Sheffield vicinity, Ala. 1942
Generator works at the winding of a generator stator in a new addition to TVAs hydroelectric plant at Wilson Dam, Sheffield vicinity, Ala

Generator hall of the powerhouse, Chickamauga Dam, Tenn. 1942. Creator: Alfred T Palmer
Generator hall of the powerhouse, Chickamauga Dam, Tenn. The dam, located near Chattanooga, 471 miles above the mouth of the Tennessee River, has an authorized power installation of 81, 000 kw

Checking the alignment of a turbine shaft at the top of the guide... Watts Bar Dam, Tenn. 1942
Checking the alignment of a turbine shaft at the top of the guide bearing in TVAs hydroelectric plant, Watts Bar Dam, Tenn

Transmission line towers and high tension lines that... Wilson Dam... near Sheffield, Ala. 1942
Transmission line towers and high tension lines that carry current generated at TVAs Wilson Dam hydroelectric plant, near Sheffield, Ala

Tightening a nut on a guide vane operating seromotor in TVA s... Watts Bar Dam, Tennessee, 1942
Tightening a nut on a guide vane operating seromotor in TVAs hydroelectric plant, Watts Bar Dam, Tennessee. Located 530 miles above the mouth of the Tennessee River

Switchyard at TVAs Wilson Dam hydroelectric plant, vicinity of Sheffield, Ala, 1942. Creator: Alfred T Palmer
Switchyard at TVAs Wilson Dam hydroelectric plant, vicinity of Sheffield, Ala. 260 miles above the mouth of the Tennessee River

Section of one of the switchyards from which high... Wilson Dam... Sheffield vicinity, Ala. 1942
Section of one of the switchyards from which high tension lines carry current generated at TVAs Wilson Dam hydroelectric plant, Sheffield vicinity, Ala

Switch yard at TVAs Wilson Dam hydroelectric plant, vicinity of Sheffield, Ala. 1942. Creator: Alfred T Palmer
Switch yard at TVAs Wilson Dam hydroelectric plant, vicinity of Sheffield, Ala. 260 miles above the mouth of the Tennessee River

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"Harnessing the Power of Nature: Exploring Hydroelectric Plants in America" A picturesque view of Glen Canyon Dam on Lake Powell during a sunny day in Page, Arizona, USA showcases the magnificent feat of engineering that is a hydroelectric plant. Step back in time to 1942 and witness the impressive Wilson Dam in Sheffield vicinity, Alabama. Eight generator units stand proudly in the generator room, ready to convert water's energy into electricity. The winding of a generator stator at Wilson Dam demonstrates the intricate inner workings that make hydroelectric plants possible. This captivating image by Alfred T Palmer captures both precision and power. In another snapshot from 1942, we find ourselves inside Chickamauga Dam's powerhouse in Tennessee. The vast generator hall hums with activity as it transforms rushing water into electrical energy. Attention to detail is paramount when aligning a turbine shaft atop Watts Bar Dam's guide system, as seen through Alfred T Palmer's lens in 1942 Tennessee. Every component must work harmoniously for optimal performance. Transmission line towers and high tension lines stretch across TVA's Wilson Dam near Sheffield, Alabama—testaments to how hydroelectric plants distribute their generated electricity efficiently across long distances. Amidst the mechanical intricacies lies human expertise; here we see an engineer tightening a nut on a guide vane operating seromotor at Watts Bar Dam—a testament to skilled craftsmanship behind every aspect of these structures. Switchyard at TVA’s Wilson Dam hydroelectric plant near Sheffield, Alabama serves as an important hub where electrical currents are regulated before being transmitted further—a vital link between generation and distribution systems. 9 & 10: Sections of switchyards from which high-voltage transmission lines emanate showcase yet another facet of these remarkable power stations' infrastructure—their ability to connect communities far and wide with clean energy sources like never before.