TVA Says Norris Dam has Prevented Millions of Dollars in Damage During Recent Flooding

TVA Says Norris Dam has Prevented Millions of Dollars in Damage During Recent Flooding

The Tennessee Valley Authority says Norris Dam helped prevent millions in damage during recent flooding.

According to TVA, more than $89 million in flood damages were averted on the Clinch River downstream of the dam in Clinton.

TVA says the dam was able to manage several heavy rain events, including storing over 20 feet of water in Norris Lake to reduce downstream flood impacts.

TVA says if it wasn’t for Norris Dam, the Clinch River would have reached almost 18 feet above normal.

The heavy rain paired with strong winds resulted in nearly 25,000 households losing power on February 16th.

The flooding turned tragic in Eastern Kentucky, with 24 people dying from the floods.

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