Douglas Lake Debris Removal is coming to our area!

Hey campers,

I wanted to update you on the Douglas Lake Debris Removal Project based on the information I received from the agencies involved. Work in our area is scheduled to begin on February 17, 2025. If you have a lakefront lot, please do what you can to help, not hinder this process- clean-up crews may need to walk on and between lots to access debris. They will not be lifting docks.

FAQs: Water Levels & Debris Removal

A question that’s come up a lot is:

Q: Will TVA keep the lake level lower until all the debris is removed?

A: According to TVA, they do not plan to change the normal Douglas Lake operating guide for this project. Their contractors have factored the river management schedule into their plans.

Community Open House – Save the Date!

TVA and other agencies involved in the project are hosting a Community Open House to share updates and answer questions:

📅 Monday, February 24, 2025

⏰ 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM

📍 Jefferson County High School Auditorium

This time, they’re starting with an interagency presentation so everyone gets the same information upfront. After that, there will be time to review submitted questions and talk directly with agency representatives at information booths.

If you have questions you’d like addressed at the meeting, TVA is asking folks to email them in advance to mahedgec@tva.gov by February 14, 2025. You can still ask questions the night of, but sending them early will help them prepare the best information ahead of time.

That’s the latest update! Hope this helps keep everyone informed, and I’ll share more as I hear it.