Failure of Nolichucky Dam imminent, could cause life-threatening flooding, TVA says
The NWS said if a complete failure of the dam happens, the initial flood wave will reach the West Allens Bridge Road bridge in 20 minutes, the Highway 321 bridge in 30 minutes, the Bewleys Chapel Road bridge in two hours, the Briar Thicket Road bridge in three hours, the Highway 160 bridge in four hours and Douglas Lake in six hours.