Can you buy TVA land?

If you’re buying waterfront property: TVA owns land or land rights (such as a right to flood the land or prevent certain construction) along most reservoir shoreline. You can contact TVA’s Public Land Information Center at (800) 882-5263 and request information about your location.

Can you build a dock on TVA land?

At TVA, our goal is to protect the shoreline of the Tennessee River watershed while supporting recreational access to the waters we all enjoy. That’s why Section 26a of the TVA Act requires that a permit be attained before any shoreline construction activities—such as building a dock or stabilizing the shoreline—begin.

What is a TVA structure?

A structure enclosed overhead and on all sides so as to keep out the weather. Flood-control storage. The volume within an elevation range on a TVA reservoir that is reserved for the storage of floodwater.

Can you lease TVA land?

Agreement Form and Term At the operator’s specific request, TVA will consider a 19-year lease or a longer term lease with GSA approval. Operators may apply for a new 30-year easement or a 19-year lease at any time. However, in some instances, TVA may require a long-term agreement.

Can you carry a gun on TVA land?

Possession and use of firearms and other weapons are permissible on undeveloped TVA public lands subject to all applicable federal, state and local laws, rules and regulations, unless otherwise posted.

Can you ride ATV on TVA land?

Vehicle use Recreational use of motorized vehicles, including but not limited to all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) and off-road vehicles (ORVs), on TVA public lands—including within reservoir drawdown zones—is prohibited.

What is the TVA in Tennessee?

The Tennessee Valley Authority, or TVA, is the largest public power company in the United States. TVA also carefully manages the nation’s fifth-largest river to reduce flood damage, make rivers easier to travel, provide recreation, protect aquatic life and keep the water clean.

Can you hunt TVA land with rifle?

Hunting, firearms and alcohol Possession and use of firearms and other weapons are permissible on undeveloped TVA public lands subject to all applicable federal, state and local laws, rules and regulations, unless otherwise posted.

Who owns the TVA Loki?

With Loki’s themes of being his own worst enemy and self-sabotage, it’s clear King Loki is the villain who created the TVA to trap the other variants. WARNING: Spoilers for Loki episode 5, “Journey into Mystery.”

What is the size of TVA transmission line?

Most TVA transmission line rights of way are 75 to 200 feet wide. Rights of way for multiple transmission lines are generally wider. 500kV lines commonly use a 175 or 200-foot right of way. 230kV lines commonly use a 150-foot right of way. 230kV lines commonly use a 150-foot right of way.

How many quadrangles were on the 1971 TVA navigation chart?

“Compiled 1971 from TVA navigation chart, dated 1968, TVA-USGS 1:24,000 quadrangles, 1952-1968, partially revised from 1969-71 aerial photographs.” Includes inset. AACR2: 110 Contributor: Tennessee Valley Authority. Maps and Surveys Branch Hiwassee Lake area map, Cherokee County, North Carolina. Catalog Record Only Scale ca. 1:31,680.

How do the regulations apply to the TVA?

The regulations also apply to certain activities on TVA-owned land alongside TVA reservoirs and to land subject to TVA flowage easements. TVA uses and permits use of the lands and land rights in its custody alongside and subjacent to TVA reservoirs and exercises its land rights to carry out the purposes and policies of the Act.

When does a TVA transmission line easement remain in effect?

TVA easements generally remain in effect even if the land has been sold to a new property owner. Contact the TVA Transmission Right of Way team if the search does not reveal any records for the transmission line on your property. What are some examples of acceptable uses by landowners of transmission line rights of way?