Bristol Herald Courier

Boone Dam repair could take 5-7 years, cost $200 million to $300 million, TVA says

TVA officials said that if left uncorrected, the erosion could eventually lead to the failure of the dam. The issues couldn’t have been foreseen or prevented, Johnson said. No one is at fault, he ...
WFAE

‘Not a silver bullet.’ NC dams problematic during Helene flooding, future role unclear

Tropical Storm Helene underscored the dangers of aging dams and flood-control infrastructure in Western North Carolina. Leading up to the storm, some signs already indicated that something more needed ...
Knoxville News Sentinel

TVA's dams held up during Hurricane Helene. A year later, some work is left.

The Nolichucky Dam needed minor repairs after Helene hit Tennessee and North Carolina. None of the other dams the utility owns required any repair work. A year ago, when TVA's dams were hit by the ...
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TVA's dams held up during Hurricane Helene. A year later, some work is left.

A year ago, when TVA's dams were hit by the unprecedented floodwaters from Hurricane Helene, one sustained damage and so did some sites downstream. But those problems were manageable in comparison to ...