Multi-Phase Project: Phase
TVA Chickamauga Relief Hole
The Brayman Construction Foundations Division was subcontracted by the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) for specialty drilling services at the Chickamauga Dam.
location
Chattanooga
,
Tennessee
ESTIMATED VALUE
$500k
owner
Tennessee Valley Authority
Completion date
general contractor
Brayman Construction
Market
Locks & Dams
Multi-Phase Project: Phase
TVA Chickamauga Relief Hole
The Brayman Construction Foundations Division was subcontracted by the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) for specialty drilling services at the Chickamauga Dam. In total, 5-each, 100-lf deep holes were reamed to a larger diameter in tight drilling conditions and difficult downhole conditions in order to create relief holes in the dam for future saw cutting.
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