Due to lack of substantial spring rainfall across the Cumberland River Basin, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District continues to manage seasonal low lake elevations at multiple lakes. District water managers balance recreation interests and water supply needs with hydropower and navigation requirements as the region faces ongoing drought conditions.
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"We are holding on to as much of that water as we can while still meeting our hydropower and navigation requirements,”
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The lack of rain has resulted in spring elevations rarely seen in recent decades. Currently, several major reservoirs are below their historical mid-April medians.
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The Nashville District advises swimmers and boaters to be especially cautious when recreating at USACE reservoirs. Lower water makes boating much more hazardous in shallow areas where structures such as rocks or snags sit closer to the surface.