TVA Sites Closed Because of Fire Danger

With more than 1,200 fire raging across the southeast, TVA is taking precautionary steps and closing recreation areas that are at high risk (or that have already experienced fire).

Published by Editor on November 19, 2016.
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Yesterday, news sources revealed that there are now more than 1,200 wildfires burning across the southeastern United States. That includes many inside the TVA service region.

To help combat the problem and protect the safety of the public, TVA has announced a burn ban on all of its public lands. All open flames are prohibited—including campfires, barbeques and smoking. Read more here.

In addition, several of TVA’s public areas in the highest fire-danger zones have been closed until further notice. Conditions are being monitored daily, and areas may be added or removed from this list as needed to protect the public. We will update this list regularly, so check back.

Currently, the affected areas include (in alphabetical order):

  • Appalachia Dam: Powerhouse Rd. at main entrance gate and pedestrian access at swing bridge
  • Blue Ridge Dam: Overlook picnic area and fisherman’s parking area
  • Chatuge Dam: Powerhouse areas and river access, Circle Recreation Area and boat ramp, Weir Dam picnic area, Bell Creek picnic area, Lower Bell Creek Church primitive camping area, Mull Rd. primitive camping area, Cove Lake access, and Shooting Creek Recreational Area
  • Cherokee Dam: Overlook
  • Douglas Dam: Overlook
  • Fontana Dam: Lower Powerhouse Road (closed after normal business hours)
  • Fort Loudon Dam Overlook
  • Guntersville Dam: Cave Mountain Trail and Equestrian Trial
  • Hiwassee Dam: Overlook, upper and lower picnic areas, Old Campground, Mickens Branch Campground and Cherokee Lake access
  • Nickajack Dam: New Hope Reservation
  • Norris Dam: Overlook
  • Nottely Dam: Picnic areas, bike trails, “rock cliffs” area, and Powerhouse Dr.
  • Raccoon Mountain: Upper reservation and visitor’s center
  • Sequoyah: Public use area
  • South Holston Dam: Overlook
  • Watauga Dam: Overlook and campground
  • Wheeler Dam: Hatchett Ridge Road Walking Trail and primitive camping area
Source: With more than 1,200 fire raging across the southeast, TVA is taking precautionary steps and closing recreation areas that are at high risk (or that have already experienced fire).