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TVA has announced the closures of boat ramps at Normandy and Tims Ford will be needed beginning late this month to allow TVA crews to disassemble and assemble a floating bulkhead for spillway gate work.

Due to the increased risks associated with heavy equipment in those areas, Normandy Boat Ramp will be closed July 30-Aug. 2, weather permitting. The closures will also impact the parking lots nearest the boat ramps. Signage will be posted.

Tims Ford boat ramp will be closed July 31-Aug. 3, weather permitting.

TVA will temporarily close two boat ramps.

A segmental floating bulkhead’s purpose is to dewater an individual bay upstream of a spillway gate. Dewatering a spillway bay without having to lower the reservoir minimizes generation losses, mitigates recreation and environmental impacts, allows opening of each spillway gate through its full range without spilling water in addition to allowing the gate to be serviced in a dry condition.