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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.
- Managing the River
Paddling, rafting, and fishing in TVA rivers and lakes are...
- Managing the River
Knowing river elevations and crests during floods can be crucial for anyone living near or navigating the Tennessee River or its tributaries. Below are observed and predicted midnight elevations at selected riverside cities for today and the next three days.
Paddling, rafting, and fishing in TVA rivers and lakes are fun. The birds are lovely to see as they follow migratory patterns to our wetlands and healthy streams. A hike to hidden streams rejuvenates the soul. Get more info about recreation on TVA lakes and lands.
TVA’s Pickwick Landing Reservoir will return to normal summer lake levels on schedule by mid-April, dependent on rainfall. The reservoir was lowered to winter pool levels several weeks early last fall after TVA’s analysis showed that a large earthquake could potentially damage the dam’s south embankment.
Get the most up-to-date information on each reservoir TVA manages, including today’s levels, predicted elevations, planned generation releases at the dams, reservoir operating guides, ecological health ratings, fish population survey results, recreation facilities and more.
Surrounded by the Cherokee National Forest and flanked by the Appalachian Mountains, Watauga Reservoir is one of the most scenic in the Tennessee River watershed. It offers access to the Appalachian Trail.
At the same time, TVA was balancing flows along the mainstem Tennessee River — one of the nation’s largest river systems — to maximize the multiple benefits for valley residents, including electric power generation, flood control, navigation, water supply, water quality, and recreation.
