The article I saw said it would start going down on the 15th of Sept, it will take four weeks to reach 14 feet below full pool, then - it'll remain 14 ft down for one week while they inspect the bridge and determine necessary repairs --- at that point it will refill, hopefully by Nov 1, according to river flow. You are allowed to access Alcoa property below the high level mark to repair docks, remove trash and wood --- but it will be unlawful to remove artifacts of any type ----- If you don't like what they're doing (locals are asking that they hold off till Winter), Contact Senator Stan Bingham and voice your opinion ---- Winter may be tough on fish that are pooled up though, they can probably survive the pools during the fall ---- that is if I don't catch em ---- River
Oh Ye --- The Ramp at Southmont and Flat Swamp will remain open --- but Alcoa warned basically ---- that you boat at your own risk, with great fear of losing your lower unit ------- also, they didn't mention it, but I'm sure ATV's and 4 WD's will be unlawful (A fast one will work, Trust Me) --- River