Colorful kayaks, some with multiple poles, passed by at Melton Hill Dam Campground ... and water conservation measures there and solar panels are visible on many of the park’s picnic area ...

I walked into the swimming area at Melton Hill Park, ready to swim laps around it after some hot hiking. Yet nothing about the swimming area seemed right. The water came up only to my waist ...

and water sports rentals. The county said it will also set up an information command center that details potential plans for Melton Hill Park. The event is free, but pre-registration is required ...

They posted on Twitter Sunday that they were spilling at Melton Hill Dam to control water along the Clinch River. “We’ve seen in the last week about four to five inches of rainfall ...