The Tennessee Valley Authority Will Be Closing Areas Near Boone Dam To Boaters Starting July 6th. TVA Is Involved In Several Infrastructure Improvements To The Dam Site, Leading Up To The Eventual Repair Of The Seepage Problem There On The Embankment Of The Dam. Boaters Should Continue To Use Caution While Operating On Boone Reservoir Because Lower-Than-Normal Water Levels Expose More Underwater Hazards Like Rocks, Stumps, And Debris.