Byrd Creek Dam, Cumberland Mountain State Park, Crossville, Tennessee. March 23, 2010.
This is my post for Watery Wednesday. To see more of our beautiful watery world, or to join and post your own pictures to share, click HERE.
The structure in the photo is Byrd Creek Dam in Cumberland Mountain State Park near Crossville, Tennessee. The dam was built by the CCC in the 1930s and is the largest masonry structure built by them. The dam includes a bridge supported by the seven arches above the dam proper.
Betsy and I went to Cumberland State Park to have dinner at restaurant, but it was closed for dinner. They’re still on their winter schedule until April 1. We celebrated our monthaversary at another restaurant in town.
We had a beautiful day on the Plateau and we made the most of it by working in the yard.
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Today I’m thankful for the beauty of blue skies.
Tags: Crossville, Tennessee, Watery Wednesday
Senior Moments 
March 24, 2010 at 7:38 am |
I like the reflection in the water George. Glad you guys had a great day!
March 24, 2010 at 8:35 am |
I LOVE the reflection of this on the water. So pretty!
March 24, 2010 at 10:05 am |
I told Betsy, I LOVE that bridge/dam….I just love anything like bridges, doors, windows with arches.
March 24, 2010 at 10:16 am |
thanks for the info on the dam. I had asked Betsy about it and here you are explaining it all. It is very unique what with the stone upon stone. Harking back to the days of the CCCs and the WPA. Excellent. MB
March 24, 2010 at 10:52 am |
That is a great picture. I really like the arches and the reflection too.
March 24, 2010 at 11:37 am |
Rib Steak Jacket Pot and salad eh George, sounds good to me.
Nice shot too, as I love reflections.
March 24, 2010 at 11:46 am |
Love the creative reflections.
March 24, 2010 at 12:32 pm |
I just saw some of these pictures in Betsy’s post. But the way you’ve coordinated it is nice. Where Betsy’s features the reflections more, yours shows up the structure itself, so I can get this from both perspectives. Funny how different people can look at the same thing and see something different. You and Betsy are a great team!!
March 24, 2010 at 1:30 pm |
This is a very unique picture.I love the reflections.
Blessings,Ruth
March 25, 2010 at 4:39 am |
Lovely reflection!
March 25, 2010 at 10:10 am |
Oh this is beautiful. I love the arches and how they’re reflected in the still water. Thanks for your visit to my WW.
March 26, 2010 at 12:04 am |
Love the reflection as well George!
There was once a similar but smaller bridge/dam where my Grandfather took us swimming and fishing. I was disheartened to find it completely demolished when I moved back to WV.
This is a postcard shot for sure!
March 30, 2010 at 9:40 am |
I like this photo! What a great looking dam and you captured such a nice reflection as well.