Return to previous page

TVA Installs Warning System at Chickamauga Dam

October 1, 2004

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. – TVA has installed a new safety warning system at Chickamauga Dam to help improve public safety during water releases from the dam.

The warning system, scheduled to begin operating today, includes signs, warning horns and strobe lights that warn the public of water discharges through the dam and of rapidly rising water downstream from the dam.

“The horns and strobe lights will automatically be activated prior to water level changes as a safety warning to the public,” said TVA Senior Vice President of River Operations Janet Herrin. “When the horns and strobe lights are activated, boaters and the public should quickly move to safe areas.”

Before TVA begins generating power and releasing water from the dam, two warning horns and two strobe lights mounted on a hand rail on the promenade deck above the discharge area will be activated.

Before spilling from the dam occurs, four strobe lights and two warning horns mounted near an electronic message sign on both sides of the dam will be activated. Message boards will display information that water will be spilled soon.

TVA is the nation’s largest public power provider and is completely selffinanced. 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, water supply and recreation.

Media Contact:

Barbara Martocci, Knoxville, (865) 632-8632
TVA News Bureau, Knoxville, (865) 632-6000

TVA Newsroom

top of page