Boone Dam Repair Project May Take 5 to 7 Years
Pending a formal environmental review, TVA engineers and other dam safety experts are recommending the construction of a composite seepage barrier a multi-stage combination of grout injections and concrete inside the earthen embankment. Project completion estimates range from five years to up to seven years. The initial cost estimate of the repair is expected to be between $200 and $300 million.
Don’t need words……
These are a couple photos from a very cloudy, sometimes rainy day. If we had been at home the kids would’ve been watching TV and I would’ve done some laundry or something horribly boring. Instead we took a chance and headed to the lake. S
Boone Lake remains larger than Fort Patrick Henry and the bulk of inland Lakes around the country.
With the recent drawdown of Boone Lake several boaters have voiced concerns about what lies under the surface of the water. While it’s impossible on any body of water to chart submerged partially floating objects, these are prevalent in the Spring when lake levels are being increased.
Boone Lake Boating 2015!
TVA isn’t raising the water level for at least another year while they’re working on Boone Dam. Many people are looking at the negative, but one marina owner is looking at the positive.
Boone Lake Fishing Is Better Than Ever!
We have been getting a lot of independent reports that fishing on Boone Lake has been better than ever. We reached out to local fishing expert, Keith Bartlett, to help you catch your next trophy on Boone Lake.
Latest News on the Boone Lake Water Levels
The Tennessee Valley Authority announced Thursday that Boone Lake will remain 30 feet below its normal level until next year. But with lake levels staying put for at least the next year, what does that mean for marinas?
Marinas Watch Lowering Lake Levels
As the Tennessee Valley Authority works to find the cause of a sinkhole and the source of seepage at Boone Dam, they continue to lower lake levels. Boone Lake is currently nine feet lower than typical winter lake levels.
Boone Lake TN Business owners concerned as TVA dam investigation continues
I continue to believe that the TVA will have recreational Lake Levels by Spring, but I do want the public to understand and emphasize the impact TVA could have if they fail to achieve recreational boating on Boone by Spring.
Carefree Boat Club Receives 2014 Best of Johnson City Award
Johnson City Award Program Honors the Achievement of Carefree Boat Club. Carefree Boat Club has been selected for the 2014 Best of Johnson City Award in the Boat Club category by the Johnson City Award Program.
Rockingham Dealership / Wake To Wake Merger
The Chaparral and Manitou Dealership at Rockingham Marina is merging with Wake To Wake Watersports on the Bristol Highway.