TVA keeps Kentucky Lake at summer levels during drought

TVA officials talk drought in area, affect on waterways

Waterways will be lower than normal this summer and people planning to take advantage of the hot weather by getting out on lakes and rivers may need to take precautions.

Lakes full despite continuing drought

Despite a severe drought that has plagued the area since late last year, the Kentucky and Barkley lakes are full, says Ben Heath, the operations support manager for TVA’s River Forecast Center.

TVA keeps Kentucky Lake at summer levels during drought

The Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) has worked proactively throughout the beginning of the year to maintain their reservoirs — including Kentucky Lake — despite drought conditions.