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River Management

Reservoir Information

Flow requirements and the volume of water in tributary reservoirs affect the operation of those reservoirs. Get current information here.

For information about a reservoir, choose the reservoir name, then choose the type of information you want, and click “View info.”

Tennessee River elevations at selected locations

You can also use our interactive map to read details about each facility and its role in the integrated system.

Check out reservoir information on the new mobile site.

 

Shoreline Construction Permits

Obtaining a permit for small shoreline construction projects is now faster thanks to TVA’s new online application process. Smaller projects include shoreline stabilization and items like boat docks and piers. Learn how to apply here.

Shoreline Stabilization

Reservoir property owners can help reduce shoreline erosion through well-designed landscaping plans. Read fact sheets on shoreline stabilization and access the Native Plant Selector, an extensive database that includes information and color photos of plants suitable for specific locations such as the water’s edge.

Navigation Aids

There are many different traffic signs along the Tennessee River waterway to help boaters navigate safely. These vary depending on whether they are located along commercial navigation or secondary channels of the Tennessee River or on tributary (storage) reservoirs.

A complete listing of the navigation aids can be found on the navigation aids information page.

Navigation aids that are damaged, missing or out of place can be reported online.

 

E-mail Updates

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