U.S. Army Corps of Engineers today announced plans to replace Canyon Dam’s floodgate and warned stakeholders of lower release rates in the months ahead.
Workers with the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) will work on the outlet from Dec. 5 through April 15, 2023.
Flows will be shut off when workers are inside the conduit.
The public is advised to expect flows to be turned off for 10 hours then turned back on for 14 hours to allow for catch-up releases.
“This strategy will minimize stream-flow disruptions and allow needed flood-gate replacement work to be accomplished in a safe, timely and cost-effective manner,” USACE said in a statement released today.
TVA Onsite and Conduit Schedule
Onsite – Dec 5-16 (In conduit Dec 7-8 to set bulkhead, install cribbing and scaffolding)
Onsite – Jan 2-21 (In conduit Jan 7-21 to remove old service gate and frame seals and install new frame seals)
Onsite – Jan 30-Feb 20 (In conduit Jan 31-Feb 6 and Feb 10-11 to install new service gate)
Onsite – Feb 27-Mar 20 (In conduit Mar 2-18 to remove old emergency gate and frame seals and install new frame seals)
Onsite – Mar 27-Apr 15 (In conduit Mar 29-Apr 1 and Apr 7 to install new emergency gate)
Construction schedules are subject to change and will be announced through news releases and social media to keep stakeholders informed.
For more information contact USACE’s Canyon Lake office at 830-964-3341.
