The Tennessee Valley Authority is telling the public to stay off Douglas Lake near Dandridge as it prepares to deploy a 4,000-foot floating barrier to catch a one-square-mile patch of debris from ...

Douglas Lake cleanup has only just begun after boating, water contact warnings by: Molly O'Brien Posted: Oct 22, 2024 / 05:15 PM EDT Updated: Oct 22, 2024 / 05:31 PM EDT ...

State to test Douglas Lake water Debris is just one concern for local residents. Another is the safety of the water itself. The debris that came from as far away as North Carolina includes warped ...

According to TDEC officials, water testing is underway in the Pigeon River but testing plans for Douglas Lake are not yet finalized. Residents have pressed for a timeline, but none has been provided.

DANDRIDGE, Tenn. (WATE) — Cleanup efforts continue on Douglas Lake, nearly five months after Hurricane Helene hit East Tennessee. The Tennessee Valley Authority told 6 News crews have logged ...

Efforts to clean up debris at Douglas Lake are in motion, but officials warn it will take time. Scott Turnbow, the Tennessee Valley Authority's vice president of civil projects, said it's working ...

Nearly four weeks after Hurricane Helene, Douglas Lake’s water levels have dropped. The debris left behind by the storm is now scattered along the banks.