How do Dams Operate? Flood / Sluice Gates?
Can someone explain to me whats happening below the dam in general like after heavy rains and then again when the water ISN'T at flood stage.
What is the spillway, the sluice gate, and flood gate? What are safe practices and what are no-no's. Ive never taken my boat below the dams here in Tn but have been tempted with thoughts of catching the big Rock and Cats but fishing alone Im not sure about managing the boat and fishing.
Do you anchor? Im thinking sometimes yes sometimes no?
I know there are a lot of questions and many variables just trying to get a handle on how to approach the dams (Im assuming I would be now fishing close to the buoys if they remain in place) Maybe tie up to a buoy? just kidding (I think)
Why not (if it is going to be done) restrict access and anchoring when the conditions warrant the restriction. What is the most logical approach other than "go away" to the corp. Is there one from the view point of the guys wanting access?
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