TVA battling heavy rains to control flooding

  • The Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) is releasing more water than usual through Blue Ridge Lake Dam in order to lower the lake's level to normal in preparation for spring rains.
    The Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) is releasing more water than usual through Blue Ridge Lake Dam in order to lower the lake's level to normal in preparation for spring rains.
  • The effect of TVA's water releases from the Blue Ridge Lake dam can be seen in the Ocoee River as water flows over the wooden dam below the Ocoee #2 powerhouse.
    The effect of TVA's water releases from the Blue Ridge Lake dam can be seen in the Ocoee River as water flows over the wooden dam below the Ocoee #2 powerhouse.
  • The effect of the amount of water being released through Blue Ridge Lake Dam by TVA is obvious as it rises above the bottom of the sign warning river users to be aware of rising and dangerous waters.
    The effect of the amount of water being released through Blue Ridge Lake Dam by TVA is obvious as it rises above the bottom of the sign warning river users to be aware of rising and dangerous waters.
Building a system of dams and reservoirs to control flooding, as well as to generate power, was the first task the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) completed in its beginning. That said, Fannin…

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