J. Percy Priest Lake

Be safe and have a happy Labor Day! Remember to always wear your life jackets!

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Happy Labor Day from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District! 🎉 If you are celebrating the holiday out on the water, remember to prioritize safety. Here are some key water safety tips to ensure a fun and safe experience for everyone:
Always wear a life jacket.
Supervise children closely.
Follow all boating regulations.
Stay hydrated and avoid alcohol while swimming or boating.
Enjoy your day off and stay safe! 🌊🚤

Last holiday weekend of the summer! Who is headed to the lake? If so, remember to keep safety in mind and have a great time out on the water! 🚣‍♀️🏊‍♂️🤿🦺⛵️
Nashville District

Corps of Engineers emphasizes water safety for Labor Day holiday NASHVILLE, Tenn. – As summer winds down, many Americans will take to the water for the long Labor Day weekend for some end-of-season fun in the sun. The...

📢 Virtual Public Meeting on Evasive Carp TONIGHT ❗️
Join us to discuss the Invasive Carp Management Plan, draft Programmatic Environmental Assessment, and unsigned Finding of No Significant Impact, which are under review to manage and prevent the spread of invasive carp 🐟 populations in the Tennessee and Cumberland River basins and Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway.

Virtual Meeting
Thursday, Aug. 29, 2024, 5 – 7:30 p.m., Central Standard Time
Webex Meeting Number: 2822 698 6123 | Password: UmJg4vxR@35
Meeting Link: https://usace1.webex.com/usace1/j.php?MTID=m2ceb00203e5f0116185649c5f0723356
Telephone Call In: 1-844-800-2712 Toll Free
Alternate Telephone Call In: 1-669-234-1177 US Toll
Access code: 2822 698 6123
Join by video system: Dial [email protected]
You can also dial 207.182.190.20 and enter the meeting number

Kids learn how to boat safely from adults so do the right thing and wear your life jacket too! You don’t want them to have to watch you drown so set an example for life and .

National Dog Day is today, August 26th, so to celebrate our favorite dog, Bobber the Water Safety Dog, a special poster and coloring sheet are available at www.Bobber.info. Make a life jacket your “vest” friend and Please Wear It

Make sure you pay attention to buoys and markers while boating. Many times, accidents can be prevented if you know and obey all buoys and markers. Take a boating safety course to learn more about boating safely.

Many people drown every year retrieving objects, like boats that have drifted away, so knowing how to tie the proper knot could help prevent that. You should always wear your life jacket when retrieving anything that’s drifting away. Wear It

Retrieval Done Right, Knot Wrong 60 sec PSA Many people drown every year retrieving objects, like boats that have drifted away. Please keep your life jacket with you after you have launched your boat i...

Lots of candles to blow out! 🎂 The Nashville District is celebrating its 136th birthday today! Army Special Order 191 created the Nashville District Aug. 18, 1888, under the command of Lt. Col. John W. Barlow. He began the task of constructing a series of locks and dams on the Cumberland River. Today the Nashville District is responsible for directing all water resources activities of the Corps throughout the Cumberland River Basin, and navigation and regulatory matters in the Tennessee River Basin. The district’s Construction and Operations program is spread throughout a 59,000 square mile area that touches seven states. In the Cumberland River Basin, the Nashville District operates and maintains 10 multi-purpose projects for navigation, flood risk management, hydropower, environmental stewardship, and recreation. Nine of these generate hydroelectric power. The district operates four navigation locks on the Cumberland River. It also operates 13 locks on the Tennessee River and one on the Clinch River at 10 Tennessee Valley Authority dams.

Hope everyone is having a great weekend! These visitors on the lake “Got caught” wearing their life jackets and then we handed out some frisbees at Cook Day Use! Don’t forget: a life jacket worn, nobody mourns.

Take some time to unwind by spending time on the water with family and friends. To help ensure nothing interferes with your rest and relaxation please wear a properly-fitted life jacket and encourage others to wear theirs too. Please Wear It

Happy National Relaxation Day! 🌞 There's no better way to unwind than by spending time at J. Percy Priest Lake or one of the other Army Corps of Engineers Lakes in the region. Whether you enjoy fishing, kayaking, picnicking, or simply soaking in the serene views, our lakes offer the perfect escape. Visit us and find your peace today. 🌊🌿
https://www.lrd.usace.army.mil/About/Districts/Nashville-District

August 14th Morning Report
Surface Temperature: 80°F
Headwater Elevation: 490.31 ft above sea level
Tailwater Elevation: 388.23 ft above sea level
No generation scheduled today, but please remeber this is subject to change without notice or warning.

Green Herons are excellent fishermen, using their long legs to wade into the water.

While enjoying some fun in the sun please wear a life jacket when in, on, or near the water. Also, wear sunscreen, sunglasses, and a hat to protect you from the sun.

‼️ Public meetings set for Invasive Carp Pilot Program ‼️

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Aug. 13, 2024) – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District invites the public to participate in one of several public meetings that are planned to discuss the Invasive Carp Management Plan, draft Programmatic Environmental Assessment, and unsigned Finding of No Significant Impact, which are under review to manage and prevent the spread of invasive carp populations in the Tennessee and Cumberland River basins and Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway.

Public Meetings are currently scheduled for the following dates and locations: (Most updated/current info)

Tennessee
Thursday, Aug. 15, 2024, 5 – 7:30 p.m. Central Standard Time
TWRA Regional Office
5105 Edmondson Pike, Nashville, TN 37211

Alabama
Tuesday, Aug. 27, 2024, 5 – 7:30 p.m., Central Standard Time
Lauderdale Co. Extension Office
802 Veterans Dr., Florence, AL 35630

Virtual Meeting
Thursday, Aug. 29, 2024, 5 – 7:30 p.m., Central Standard Time
Webex Meeting Number: 2822 698 6123 | Password: UmJg4vxR@35
Meeting Link: https://usace1.webex.com/usace1/j.php?MTID=m2ceb00203e5f0116185649c5f0723356
Telephone Call In: 1-844-800-2712 Toll Free
Alternate Telephone Call In: 1-669-234-1177 US Toll
Access code: 2822 698 6123
Join by video system: Dial [email protected]
You can also dial 207.182.190.20 and enter the meeting number

The Corps of Engineers requests all public comments related to these meetings, or these documents, be sent by email to [email protected] no later than Sept.12, 2024. If you are unable to access an email account, you may send written comments to, ATTN: CELRN-PMP (Chip Hall), USACE Nashville District, 110 9th Avenue South, Nashville, TN, 37203. Public participation is greatly appreciated. The public notice and document attachments are available at https://www.lrd.usace.army.mil/Mission/Public-Review-Approved-Plans/Article/3852971/notice-of-availability-section-509-invasive-carp-program-management-plan-draft/

Many adults drown not wearing a life jacket, and their dog and children were wearing theirs and made it out of the water safely. Please wear a life jacket for those that love you! Share a picture of you and your dog wearing life jackets in the comments.

Paddling is a great way to enjoy the great outdoors. It is very likely that you will fall into the water while paddling, so please wear a life jacket that fits you and is designed for paddling.

Swimming in open water (lakes, rivers, ponds, etc.) is different than swimming in a pool due to wave action, currents, depth, and no close access to safe ways to get out of the water. Swimming in undesignated areas is the leading activity for most drownings that occur at USACE lakes and river projects, so be prepared and please wear a life jacket when swimming, floating, and playing in open water.

Before you set out on your next water adventure, please make sure everyone including yourself is wearing a properly-fitted life jacket. Please Wear It

Don't forget to register!

Great turn out for “Every Tree for Itself” STEM event with Rangers CJ, Sam, John and Lisa. Branch out and on your next visit at the campgrounds check to see if there’s any programs coming.

While in a No Wake Zone please be courteous to others and your surroundings by slowing your vessel down so your wake doesn’t do any harm. When operating your vessel at idle or no wake speed, take precautions to avoid carbon monoxide poisoning and make sure everyone onboard stays on the vessel and keeps their life jackets on.

July 30th Morning Report
Surface Temperature: 82°F
Headwater Elevation: 490.49 ft above sea level
Tailwater Elevation: 387.84 ft above sea level
No generation scheduled today, but please remeber this is subject to change without notice or warning.

Notice of Availability: The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District prepared a Draft Program Management Plan, Draft Programmatic Environmental Assessment, and unsigned Finding of No Significant Impact to identify potential impacts to the human environment associated with a pilot project program designed to manage and prevent the spread of invasive carp populations in the Tennessee and Cumberland River basins and the Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway.

Notice of Availability: Section 509 Invasive Carp Program Management Plan, Draft Programma The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Nashville District prepared a Draft Program Management Plan (PgMP) and a Draft Programmatic Environmental Assessment (PgEA) and unsigned Finding of No Significant

If you’re planning on going to your favorite lake or river, please keep these simple rules in mind to help ensure that you and your loved ones have the best experience possible. Please Wear It

Riding on an inflatable raft can be fun until you fall off and you’re fighting to stay alive. Even if you know how to swim, please wear a life jacket when in, on, or near open water (lakes, rivers, ponds, etc.) because the conditions are a lot different than they are in a pool. Please Wear It