Helene breaks flood record at Nolichucky Dam

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 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,
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 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.
Why Nolichucky Dam issued a 'Condition Red' alert during Helene flooding
Hear why Nolichucky Dam issued a 'Condition Red' alert during Helene flooding, Friday, Nov. 1, 2024. Project SEARCH graduate talks about the program and his new job
Nolichucky Dam's function and safety remain secure following Helene, TVA says
The day helene hit the nolichucky dam– tva had crew members out--overseeing the high water levels.senior program manager of ...
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TVA stabilizing Nolichucky Dam, will repair if needed
GREENE COUNTY, Tenn. (WJHL) — The Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) is stabilizing the Nolichucky Dam and will remove the old powerhouse, according to a social media update. TVA reported it has ...
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No major damage to Nolichucky Dam structure following Helene, TVA says
(WCYB) — There was no major damage to the Nolichucky Dam structure following ... inspection using high-tech equipment this week, the TVA posted on Facebook. Construction crews are continuing ...
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TVA Releases Helene Data
The Tennessee Valley Authority released data Monday that was collected during and after Tropical Storm Helene that provides insight into the magnitude of the storm that swept across the Appalachian ...
East Tennessee flooding could have been worse: How TVA says it prevented $406M in damage
New data from TVA shows the French Broad, Nolichucky and Pigeon rivers dumped enough water into Douglas Lake to fill Neyland ...
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Environmental groups sue TVA, alleging new Kingston gas plant was chosen illegally
The lawsuit, filed Oct. 10 in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Tennessee, asserts TVA spent millions on the gas plant through agreements with pipeline operator Enbridge and GE ...
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Tennessee Authorities Issue Boating and Water Safety Advisories for Douglas Lake After Hurricane Helene
Tennessee authorities have issued water safety advisories for Douglas Lake due to debris from Hurricane Helene.
Registration open for Johnson City’s annual Turkey Trot 5K
A Johnson City Thanksgiving tradition will return this year on the holiday. The Turkey Trot 5K will take place on ...