TVA does not control flooding on the Nolichucky River until it empties into Douglas Lake. The Nolichucky Dam is a "run-of-the-river" dam, meaning it does not provide water storage to control flooding.

Water releases from Douglas Dam, Watauga Dam and Wilbur Dam – two river miles downstream from the Watauga Dam – were ...

Normally at this time of year, the dam would be drawn down to get ready for the wet winter season, but Helene changes all of those plans for TVA and Douglas Dam is at full pool. A record amount of ...