TVA prepares for heavy rain, already spilling billions of gallons from Kentucky Lake

The Tennessee Valley Authority said they are lowering Kentucky Lake to prepare for the expecting rain. 

The TVA said they are coordinating with the Army Corps of Engineers to help reduce potential flooding on the lower Ohio River.

They will have 12 gates open by the end of Wednesday and expect to be spilling approximately 1 million gallons per second. They said lowering the lake level will create storage in the reservoir to hold back water later and mitigate flooding down stream and on the Ohio River.

The TVA also reminds boaters they should not approach the dam as the water turbulence is very dangerous.

Operators estimate Kentucky Lake should be at or near its summer pool level by the end of the week.


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