Hydroelectric - TVA.com
WEBIt supports our mission of providing clean, reliable, and affordable electricity to the people and businesses of the Tennessee Valley. TVA's hydroelectric system comprises: 29 power-generating dams throughout the Tennessee River system, some of which date back to the TVA’s early days in the 1930s.
Lake Levels - TVA.com
WEBGet the most up-to-date information on each reservoir TVA manages, including today’s levels, predicted elevations, planned generation releases at the dams, reservoir operating guides, ecological health ratings, fish population …
TVA Recreation Map
WEBOur recreation viewer shows every boat launch and recreation area on the TVA public lands surrounding the Tennessee River watershed. Choose from a variety of base maps to get exactly the information you need to navigate to where you want to be. Developed recreation areas are shaded in light green.
TVA Lake Info App
WEBThis easy-to-use resource for operating on and around reservoirs and dams in the TVA region includes: Lake elevations: Water level information for all of TVA's reservoirs. Generation releases: When TVA will be creating hydropower. Lake operating guides: The yearlong plan for lake levels, as well as current data.
Douglas - TVA.com
WEBSet as it is against the backdrop of the Smokies, Douglas Reservoir is a popular recreation destination known for picnicking, camping, boating, and fishing. Douglas and other TVA dams built during World War II made a historical contribution by providing hydropower to drive the war effort.
Kentucky - TVA.com
WEBNext-day release schedules are usually available by 6 p.m. of the current day. Observed water levels also are updated periodically throughout the day. Predicted water levels are updated at least once a day, by 1 p.m. Eastern time, and may be updated more frequently when conditions warrant.
Wheeler - TVA.com
WEBWheeler Dam is 72 feet high and stretches 6,342 feet across the Tennessee River. Wheeler Dam is a hydroelectric facility. It has 11 generating units with a summer net dependable capacity of 402 megawatts.
Understanding the Drawdown - TVA.com
WEBIn the summer, when flood risk is lower, TVA keeps lake levels higher to support recreation. To get ready for winter, TVA begins releasing water from tributary storage reservoirs—in “drawdowns”—at a faster rate following Labor Day weekend.
TVA River Tour
WEBPaddling, rafting, and fishing in TVA rivers and lakes are fun. The birds are lovely to see as they follow migratory patterns to our wetlands and healthy streams. A hike to hidden streams rejuvenates the soul. Get more info about recreation on TVA lakes and lands.
Fontana - TVA.com
WEBSpurred by wartime necessity, TVA put up isolated Fontana Dam, the tallest dam east of the Rockies with record speed. The dam no one could get to eventually became the most visited in the TVA system. Read more about the history of …
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