Tellico Dam - Wikipedia
WEBTellico Dam is a concrete gravity and earthen embankment dam on the Little Tennessee River that was built by the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) in Loudon County, Tennessee. Planning for a dam structure on the Little Tennessee was reported as early as 1936 but was deferred for development until 1942.
Tellico - TVA.com
WEBTellico Dam generates no power but serves to divert water through a short canal into Fort Loudoun, linking the two reservoirs in their functions of flood reduction and navigation. The two linked reservoirs help regulate flooding downstream, especially at Chattanooga.
Telling the Story of Tellico: It’s Complicated - TVA.com
WEBTellico Dam is one of the most controversial projects in TVA history. Although the region now supports a thriving recreation industry due to the reservoir, its impoundment came with costs. Tellico Reservoir is a popular spot for boating, swimming, and fishing.
TVA says Tennessee River will not flood as dams spill after Helene
WEB3 days ago — The Tennessee Valley Authority, which owns and operates nine dams on the Tennessee River, is spilling massive amounts of water through the dams each second to pass the floodwaters of Helene along...
TVA Tellico Dam and Reservoir | Tennessee River Valley
WEBLocated in East Tennessee, the Tellico Reservoir was formed by TVA'S construction of Tellico Dam on the Tellico River. Because the land near the dam is fairly flat, several saddle dams were installed.
A watery end: Tellico Dam fueled debate, lawsuits, tears
WEBThe Tellico Dam slammed shut on the Little Tennessee River for the last time the morning of Nov. 29, 1979. Water began backing up almost immediately. TVA engineers predicted the valley...
Tellico Dam, Tennessee | All You Need To Know
WEBTellico Dam is a concrete earth gravity dam located about 1 miles from Lenoir City, Loudon, Tennessee. The dam, which is on the Little Tennessee River, was primarily built for Flood Risk Reduction purposes, but also serves for Navigation, Recreation and Water Supply benefits.
Tellico Operating Guide - TVA.com
WEBTellico Operating Guide. WARNING! Water release schedules can change without notice due to unanticipated weather changes or power system requirements. Large amounts of water could be discharged at any time. Use caution! Obey all posted safety regulations and precautions! Vital safety information.
Tellico Dam - Encyclopedia.com
WEBIn January 1980, the gates closed on Tellico Dam, flooding over 17,000 acres (6,885 ha) of valuable agricultural land, the homes of displaced landowners, the Cherokee's ancestral burial grounds at Tanasi, and the riverine habitat …
The Tellico Dam: From Riverside Farms to Lakeside Village
WEBNov 15, 2022 — Part one of a documentary series chronicling the history of the building of Tellico Dam and the making of Tellico Lake. Learn about this controversial projec...