Resource

When Things Became Muddy: TVA's Reponse to Seepage Discharge at Boone Dam

Resource Type
News Articles (Industry Outlets)
Reference Title
When Things Became Muddy: TVA's Reponse to Seepage Discharge at Boone Dam
Author/Presenter
Barrentine, Scottie L.
Organization/Agency
American Society of Civil Engineers
Geo-Institute
Publisher Name
American Society of Civil Engineers
Year
2017
Date
03-04/2017
Journal Title
GEOSTRATA
Journal Volume
21
Journal Issue
2
ISBN/ISSN
ISSN: 1529-2975
Topic Location
Tennessee
Abstract/Additional Information

In October 2014, the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) profited from investments in a robust dam safety program. This profit did not come in the form of money, but more importantly in the protection of the lives and properties of those downstream of a major piece of TVA infrastructure.