Senate Joint Resolution 666, sponsored by Bowling, expresses strong support for the reconstruction of the Columbia Dam on the Duck River in Tennessee. Originally constructed by the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) in the late 1960s, the dam was nearly completed when legal challenges from environmental groups halted its construction in 1981. Following the court's ruling, the dam was ultimately demolished in the late 1990s, resulting in significant financial losses. The resolution highlights the negative impacts of the dam's removal, including increased flooding, loss of farmland, and inadequate water supply due to rapid population growth in Middle Tennessee.

The resolution emphasizes the importance of the Columbia Dam for water resource management, economic development, and recreational use in the region. It acknowledges the need for compliance with federal and state regulations regarding dam reconstruction and positions the project as a critical priority for ensuring a sustainable water supply for current and future generations. The resolution calls for the state to take action in support of the dam's reconstruction to address these pressing concerns.