THE SHOALS-The Tennessee Valley Authority issued a statement concerning the closing of the lock at the Tennessee River at Wilson Dam due to the upstream floating boom wall sinking.
At this time the auxiliary lock is unavailable. TVA and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville are assessing damage and undertaking a plan to recover the boom wall and accommodate river traffic.
According to information released from TVA :
“The upstream navigation floating wall that guides boats into the primary lock at Wilson Dam has separated and sunk. There are currently no safety, environmental, or operational impacts to the dam. The wall is stable and submerged under about 75 feet of water. The locks are now closed as TVA and the Nashville District investigate and make plans to recover the structure and accommodate river traffic.”
Release from U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District:
“Navigation Notice 21-31: Wilson Lock at Tennessee River mile 259.4 in Florence, Alabama, is closed to all navigation due to the upstream floating boom wall sinking. The auxiliary lock is not available. The Tennessee Valley Authority and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District are assessing damage and developing plans to recover the structure and accommodate river traffic. More information is forthcoming. Call the lock at 256-764-5223 for more information.”
