Does Tennessee Have Reservoirs?

Elk River Dam on the Elk River forms Woods Reservoir. Fontana Dam on the Little Tennessee River impounds Fontana Lake. Fort Patrick Henry Dam on the South Fork Holston River impounds Fort Patrick Henry Reservoir. Hiwassee Dam dams the Hiwassee River immediately above Apalachia Reservoir.

How many reservoirs are in Tennessee?

There are 996 Reservoirs in Tennessee.

Why do they drain lakes in Tennessee?

Here's how it works: TVA prepares for the winter flood season by lowering the level of flood-storage reservoirs to make room to hold the runoff produced by winter storms. When a storm hits, TVA holds the water back by reducing releases from the dams in areas where it is raining.