TVA to Lower Level of Cedar Creek Reservoir
September 3, 2003
RUSSELVILLE, Ala. – TVA will lower the water level at Cedar Creek Reservoir approximately 16 feet below the normal winter level this fall.
The drawdown will begin Sept.15 and continue until the water reaches an elevation of 550 feet above sea level on Nov.15.
The Water Works and Sewer Board of Russellville requested the drawdown for construction of a new water intake structure. During the drawdown, workers will build a temporary cofferdam at the intake site. The cofferdam will keep the area around the site dry so that work on the intake can be completed when the reservoir is at normal winter level.
The construction of the water intake is scheduled to be completed by the end of November, and the reservoir is expected to return to normal winter levels in January 2004.
TVA is the nation’s largest public power producer and is completely self-financed. TVA provides power to large industries and 158 power distributors that serve 8.3 million consumers in seven southeastern states.
Media Contact:
Michelle Chang, Knoxville (865-632-8108) or TVA News Bureau, Knoxville (865-632-6000)
