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Melton Hill Reservoir to be lowered for cleaning, maintenance

Posted at 2:49 am March 7, 2024
By Oak Ridge Today Staff Leave a Comment

Melton Hill Reservoir (Photo courtesy Tennessee Valley Authority)

Melton Hill Reservoir will be temporarily lowered two to four feet between March 24 and April 3 to allow property owners to perform annual spring cleaning and dock maintenance.

The Tennessee Valley Authority will hold the reservoir between 790 and 792 feet for about 12 days beginning Sunday, March 24, a press release said. Melton Hill will be returned to its normal winter elevation by April 4.

“Please note that drawdown targets and dates could change due to potential rainfall, so residents are asked to remain flexible,” the press release said.

The drawdown gives property owners the opportunity to perform necessary maintenance on previously permitted water use facilities such as docks and shoreline stabilization.

“For safety, do not leave equipment along the shoreline because water levels may rise overnight,” the press release said.

You should contact TVA to determine the necessary permits that are needed to install new water use facilities.

More information will be added as it becomes available.

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