Wheeler Dam

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Wheeler Dam is a dam in Lauderdale County in the U.S. state of Alabama. It impounds Wheeler Lake. It is one of nine Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) dams on the Tennessee River.

Wheeler Dam is located at 34°48′25″N, 87°22′55″W, about 7 miles (11 km) west of Rogersville. TVA began dam construction in 1933 and completed it 1936. TVA continues as its operator. The lake and dam are named for General Joseph "Joe" Wheeler.

The dam also carries State Route 101.

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Crossings of the Tennessee River
Upstream
Norfolk Southern Tennessee River Bridge
 Wheeler Dam
 Downstream
Wilson Dam


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