Melton Hill Reservoir Annual Cleanup Begins March 15

Mar 6, 2026

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Melton Hill Reservoir will be temporarily lowered 2 to 4 feet from March 15 and 30.
This annual lowering gives property owners an opportunity to perform maintenance and cleanup on docks and along the shoreline.

OAK RIDGE, Tenn. — The Tennessee Valley Authority will temporarily lower Melton Hill Reservoir up to four feet later this month to assist property owners with annual spring cleaning and dock maintenance.

TVA will hold the reservoir between 790.5 and 792.5 feet for about two weeks, beginning Sunday, March 15. Melton Hill will return to normal elevation on Monday, March 30. Please note that levels and dates could change due to potential rainfall, so residents are asked to remain flexible.

The lowering gives property owners the opportunity to perform any needed maintenance on previously permitted water- use facilities (i.e., docks, shoreline stabilization, etc.). For safety, do not leave equipment along the shoreline because water levels may rise overnight.

Please contact TVA to determine the necessary permits for installing new water-use facilities, and visit this webpage. Information on the river system and specific reservoirs is available on TVA's website and also by downloading TVA's free Lake Info App for Apple and Android devices.

About TVA

The Tennessee Valley Authority is the nation’s largest public power supplier, delivering energy to more than 10 million people across seven southeastern states. TVA has one of the most diverse energy systems – including nuclear, hydro, coal, gas, solar and advanced technologies. TVA is making significant investments in its power system toward new generation and transmission. 

TVA is a corporate agency of the United States, receiving no taxpayer funding, deriving virtually all of its revenues from sales of electricity. TVA maintains some of the lowest energy costs and highest reliability in the nation. TVA’s residential rates are lower than those paid by 80% of customers of the top 100 U.S. utilities, and its industrial rates are lower than those paid by over 90% of customers of the top 100 U.S. utilities. In addition, TVA provides flood control, navigation, and land management for the Tennessee River system, and assists local power companies and state and local governments with economic development and job creation. Learn more at tva.com.

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TVA Media Relations
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