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River Management


Tom Barnett

A Mission to Protect

TVA’s system of dams and reservoirs serve critical role in mitigating flood damage amid Hurricane Helene.

Man pointing to house

Strong and Resilient

Nolichucky Dam and its neighbors begin recovery after epic flood.

Debris on water

Boom Time for Douglas Reservoir

TVA deploys boom to help keep dams and people safe from flood debris.

Historic photo

Floods of the Past

Historical records tell of the Valley’s severe floods – and how the region’s people unite quickly to render aid.

Boat on water

Dancing with Nature

TVA's river management team readies the reservoirs for summer recreation.

TVA River Management general manager James Everett

Balancing the Basin

Drought conditions linger, but spring rains could set the stage for a summer of great recreation.

Four college competitors row along a stretch of the Tennessee River in downtown Chattanooga

Race Day on the River

A TVA-managed integrated reservoir system sets the stage for one of the world’s largest rowing events.

South Holston weir

A Delicate Balancing Act

TVA River Management specialists harness the power of dams, weirs and generators to help manage river flows and water quality.