Troutstream going to H**l!!!

[The Tuul Crib 7,339]

 Went out  to East Tennessee today to pick up tractor parts and decided to swing by one of our TVA damn system  and found this. I used to 

fly fish  alot there! No more

[WHNJ701 4,165]

It's like that at most places anymore

[8ntruck 7,842]

That the downstream side of the dam?

[Ed Kennell 42,047]

What TVA dam is this?    Is it shut down for maintenance?    I am surprised to see this activity in the tailrace of a hydro dam.

[953 nut 60,083]

There has been plenty of rain lately, can't understand why there wouldn't be plenty of water unless the are working on the next dam downstream..

[The Tuul Crib 7,339]

This is at centerhill damn that dumps on into the caney fork river. Theresome work topside , but looked minor.. I heard the horns blow when l was there so it was fixin to open up!

usually they blow em twice before. This water is cold and l sure wouldnt want to

fall in!

[Skwerl58 763]

I also love to fly fish for trout locally in the Smith River, Philpott Dam feeds this river. I haven't been able to wade as much because the flow of the water has been increased on week ends for the other outdoor activities. I have been told to fish earlier in the day but for me I enjoy fishing the late afternoon and early evening from 3:30 -7:30. I understand the share your space deal but some do ruin a good fishing spot because they like to run the rapids into the larger holes where the fish congregate. I could get me a kayak but It is my choice not to.

[Ed Kennell 42,047]

Center hill is actually a US Army Corps of Engineer project.     We, Voith Hydro, upgraded nearly all of the Corps, Duke Power,  and TVA   projects.   

 https://www.army.mil/article/136024/Hydropower_model_tests_generate_positive_results_for_Center_Hill_rehab_project/https://www.army.mil/article/136024/Hydropower_model_tests_generate_positive_results_for_Center_Hill_rehab_project/

 

Most of the these projects required a field inspection of the existing hydro equipment and the manufacture of a homologous model that was used to develop the new turbine.

 

I have many memories of the nearly 50 years I spent in these power plants.     

I might add, during the first 30 years, the goal was to develop turbines that could produce more HP at a higher efficiency w/o creating any cavitation  pitting  damage.

During the last 20 years, the focus was on fish friendly designs and and methods of improving aeration of the water.      

 

     Sorry to go off topic,    But much of my working life was spent designing and testing methods of thru the runner aeration.    Hopefully the efforts increased the oxygen level in the rivers saving some fish for the flyfisherman.

 

         

[The Tuul Crib 7,339]

47 minutes ago, Skwerl58 said:

I also love to fly fish for trout locally in the Smith River, Philpott Dam feeds this river. I haven't been able to wade as much because the flow of the water has been increased on week ends for the other outdoor activities. I have been told to fish earlier in the day but for me I enjoy fishing the late afternoon and early evening from 3:30 -7:30. I understand the share your space deal but some do ruin a good fishing spot because they like to run the rapids into the larger holes where the fish congregate. I could get me a kayak but It is my choice not to.

I have fished this river for 30 years now 

and there was a lot of good country folkrunning the bait shop.They are still cranking it out!

Its at the start of the foot hills before gatlinburg down theroad a piece. Lot of charm and a get away from the city! Now

it seemed the city set in here. Im like you

on the evening fish ! Especially when you get a good hatch flying! Here's a couple more shots from the other side of the dam.

[sqrlgtr 705]

18 hours ago, The Tuul Crib said:

 Went out  to East Tennessee today to pick up tractor parts and decided to swing by one of our TVA damn system  and found this. I used to 

fly fish  alot there! No more

Tuul Crib,

Sorry about the fishing but was a pleasure meeting you and your nephew and thanks again.

sqrlgtr

[The Tuul Crib 7,339]

7 minutes ago, sqrlgtr said:

Tuul Crib,

Sorry about the fishing but was a pleasure meeting you and your nephew and thanks again.

sqrlgtr

I am so happy to have a tiller now that I can do my front yard.  If I can help any other way , maybe  parts I'm only 2 1/2 hours away remember! l wanna see that gt14!
Stay safe 

Thanx

6 hours ago, Ed Kennell said:

Center hill is actually a US Army Corps of Engineer project.     We, Voith Hydro, upgraded nearly all of the Corps, Duke Power,  and TVA   projects.   

 https://www.army.mil/article/136024/Hydropower_model_tests_generate_positive_results_for_Center_Hill_rehab_project/https://www.army.mil/article/136024/Hydropower_model_tests_generate_positive_results_for_Center_Hill_rehab_project/

 

Most of the these projects required a field inspection of the existing hydro equipment and the manufacture of a homologous model that was used to develop the new turbine.

 

I have many memories of the nearly 50 years I spent in these power plants.     

I might add, during the first 30 years, the goal was to develop turbines that could produce more HP at a higher efficiency w/o creating any cavitation  pitting  damage.

During the last 20 years, the focus was on fish friendly designs and and methods of improving aeration of the water.      

 

     Sorry to go off topic,    But much of my working life was spent designing and testing methods of thru the runner aeration.    Hopefully the efforts increased the oxygen level in the rivers saving some fish for the flyfisherman.

 

         

Its well respected Ed. I just hate seeing such a delicate system being tortured by this sort of thing. Trout or a very delicate creature. Its a great place to be and see an eagle now and then!