Melton Hill Reservoir Scheduled for Drawdown, Cleanup
Mar. 24, 2004
LENOIR CITY, Tenn. — The level of Melton Hill Reservoir will be temporarily lowered Saturday, March 27, through Saturday, April 3, to allow property owners to repair docks, stabilize the shoreline and assist with a reservoir cleanup.
TVA will hold the reservoir level between elevations 790 to 792 feet during the eight-day period.
Lakefront property owners and others may participate in the annual River Rescue cleanup event, which will be held on Saturday, April 3. It is sponsored by the Melton Hill Lake Users Association. For more information about River Rescue, contact Steve Lewis at 865-690-1475.
For information about cleanup locations and where to pick up TVA trash bags and gloves for litter pickup or for information about private docks or shoreline stabilization, contact TVA’s Melton Hill Watershed Team at 865-988-2440.
TVA is the nation’s largest public power provider and is completely self-financed. TVA provides power to large industries and 158 power distributors that serve approximately 8.5 million consumers in seven southeastern states. TVA also manages the Tennessee River and its tributaries to provide multiple benefits, including flood control, navigation, water quality and recreation.
Media Contact:
Pat Becker, Knoxville (865-632-4660) or TVA News Bureau, Knoxville (865-632-6000)
