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Whether it’s heavy rains or drought, TVA’s River Management Team works around the clock, managing the Tennessee River system to provide a variety of benefits, including flood control, navigation, hydroelectric generation, recreation, and water quality and supply.
The River Forecast Center in Knoxville, Tenn., is staffed around the clock, 365 days a year, monitoring weather conditions and forecasts and constantly watching and adjusting the Tennessee River system to protect and provide the best overall value for the people of the Tennessee Valley.
You can get the most up-to-date information on the individual reservoirs—and download the TVA Lake Info app—on our Lake Levels page. TVA Dam Safety For TVA, dam safety is a leading priority 24/7/365.
In 2017, TVA River Management deployed a new suite of models and data management tools built on the Flood Early Warning System for consistency, more modern water resources management, and modeling also used by the National Weather Service and large hydro operators worldwide.
3 kwi 2016 · TVA’s management of the Tennessee River system incorporates this broad spectrum of sustainability through system-wide and site-specific programs. Some key initiatives and programs which have helped ensure TVA produce reliable power while safe-guarding biodiversity are outlined below.
3 maj 2017 · TVA River Management is responsible for the operation of the reservoir system to meet hydropower, flood control, water supply, recreation, and navigation needs. The TVA Dam Safety program mitigates risks related to extreme flooding, dam operations, and dam failures.
Want to keep track of rainfall in the Valley? No need to buy your own gauge. TVA receives data from 283 rain gauges strategically located in watersheds across the TVA regions.
