We have increased releases from Fontana Reservoir to 18,600 cubic feet per second (139,500 gallons per second) to help bring Fontana Lake levels back to normal summer elevations. Releasing water using Fontana's spillway tunnels is a rare occurrence and we're forecasted to release water for at least a week. #Fontana #ncwx | Tennessee Valley Authority

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Fontana Update: We've increased releases from Fontana Dam to help bring the reservoir down to normal summertime levels. Water is now being released from both spillway tunnels at a rate of 16,700 cubic feet per second (125,250 gallons per sec.). We are also releasing water through the dams generating turbines. We anticipate using the spillway tunnels through mid to late next week. #Fontana #ncwx | Tennessee Valley Authority