Loudoun Dam, Tellico Dam shares a powerhouse with Ft. Tellico Dam was completed in 1979 as an extension of the Ft. The dam deverts the flow from the nearby Little Tennessee River through a canal to the Fort Loundoun reservoir. Water Quality Herons - Taken from below Kentucky Dam Water quality is an important aspect of dams and their reservoirs. Through the dams, an adequate water level is maintained below the dams to provide a healthy environment for fish and other aquatic life by the Tennessee Valley Authority.
Dams also ensure adequate oxygen for the aquatic life.
The Tennessee Valley Authority also controls mosquitoes, aquatic weeds, and other pests associated with the river. By providing an healthy environment, the Tennessee River Valley is one of the countries finest areas for hunting and fishing. Small and large mouth bass bound in the waters of the Tennessee River. Also game such as white tail deer rely on the river as a vital resource. The dams are an essential element in maintaining water quality for these recreations.