TVA's Nolichucky Dam survived extreme flooding

TVA's Nolichucky Dam survived extreme flooding, but site will take years to restore
The Nolichucky Dam is a "run-of-the-river" dam, meaning it does not provide water storage to control flooding. Under normal operating conditions, around 7,500 gallons of water spill over the dam each second. After TVA stopped generating power at the dam in 1972, its primary purpose became to support recreation in the area.
TVA says flood mitigation plan prevented millions in damage
TVA leaders said their plan helped prevent $406 million in damages in Lenoir City, Chattanooga, Kingsport, Elizabethton, Clinton and South Pittsburg.
Nolichucky Dam's function and safety remain secure following Helene, TVA says
The day Helene hit the Nolichucky Dam, the Tennessee Valley Authority had crew members out overseeing the high water levels.
Helene breaks flood record at the Nolichucky Dam
The Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) provided an update Friday to show just how much Hurricane Helene impacted the Nolichucky Dam. Jim Bryant, Senior Program Manager with TVA Dam Safety, said he has never seen as much flooding at the Nolichucky Dam site as he did at the end of September.
TVA provides look at Nolichucky Dam restoration more than one month after Hurricane Helene
Just more than one month after Hurricane Helene brought flooding rains to East Tennessee, the Tennessee Valley Authority provided a look at a dam once considered at imminent risk of failure. The Nolichucky Dam,
Why Nolichucky Dam issued a 'Condition Red' alert during Helene flooding
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East Tennessee flooding could have been worse: How TVA says it prevented $406M in damage
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TVA: Mitigation systems save Kingsport $75.2M from potential flood damage
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TVA and Midwest grid operator strike deal to share power
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TVA invites public to draft Integrated Resource Plan meeting in Oak Ridge Nov. 4
The meeting is an opportunity for local residents to learn about the draft IRP and give feedback on how TVA evaluates and plans to meet future power demand, according to a TVA news release. The ...
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Crane on barge aiding Fort Loudoun Dam improvement project
The Tennessee Valley Authority shared photos of a project upgrading Fort Loudoun Dam involving a large crane. “Construction crews are working to replace fourteen ...