COLBERT COUNTY-On Monday, November 30 Colbert County Emergency Management Agency confirmed a body was found at Wilson Dam Monday near the Rockpile Recreation. The body discovered on the downstream side of the dam.
Malinda Hunter with TVA confirmed that employees found the body of an adult male on the downstream side of Wilson Dam. According to TVA authorities the body was not found in the water but on a lower concrete area of the spillway.
Hunter said TVA police inspectors are leading the investigation but working with local law enforcement.
Colbert County Coroner Justin Gasque said TVA is investigating because the body was found on its property. He also confirmed the identity of the man who is in his 30’s or 40’s, but could not share his name at this time.