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Lake Level
505.50 FEET
3/16/2010
Full Pool: 507.9
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Clarksville Leaf Chronicle Date: 3/18/2010 11:09:29 AM Tennessee River. Fort Loudoun 809.8V; Watts Bar 736.9V; Chickamauga 677.1V; Nickajack 634.2V; Guntersville 594.4V; Wheeler 552.8F; Wilson 505.2 V; ... See all stories on this… Read More
Knoxville Metro Pulse Date: 3/17/2010 11:45:42 PM Lyons View is a road between Kingston Pike and Northshore Drive, the site of million-dollar homes on a bluff overlooking the Tennessee River. ... See all stories on this… Read More
Decatur County Chronicle Date: 3/17/2010 2:17:28 PM The Smith family owned land off Mt. Carmel Road along the Tennessee River. The original farm included a cotton gin, saw mill and grain silo, but a tornado ... See all stories on this… Read More
The Chattanoogan Date: 3/17/2010 4:50:03 AM March 27 & 28: Kayak the spectacular Tennessee River Gorge with Outdoor Chattanooga's experienced guides. Meet at Greenway Farm and shuttle to the launch ... See all stories on this… Read More
FLW Outdoors Date: 3/16/2010 11:13:08 PM “The Tennessee River lakes and the Texas lakes like Toledo Bend and Sam Rayburn all are fertile bodies of water with some color to them,” Yelas said. ... See all stories on this… Read More |
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WILSON LAKE BUSINESSES
An impoundment of the Tennessee River, Wilson Lake was formed by the creation of Wilson Dam, which separates Wilson Lake from its downstream neighbor, Pickwick Lake. Wilson Lake features healthy populations of numerous game fish, including largemouth bass, smallmouth bass and crappie.
Visitors to Wilson Lake are able to enjoy the benefits of angling, recreational boating and the natural beauty of bordering wildlife refuges. All of these features attract numerous visitors to the lake. In addition, the fishery draws numerous fishing tournaments to these waters. Both local and national events are held on Wilson Lake on a regular basis. Size and Depth - 15,930 acres with a maximum depth of 90 feet. The lake is approximately 18 miles long. Full pool elevation is 508 feet. Water Source - An impoundment of the Tennessee River, Wilson Lake was formed by the creation of the Wilson Dam. In addition to the Tennessee River, several small feeder creeks, tributaries and rain runoff add additional inflows to the lake. Shoreline - 154 miles of mostly developed shoreline are found around the lake. Occasional areas of rock bluffs and wooded regions are also present. Bottom - Primarily a mixture of mud, silt, rock and sand. The main river channel is characterized by bedrock and mud. Backwater and tailrace areas contain silt, sand and muck. Water - Wilson Lake is moderately fertile throughout. Visible clarity varies from 18 inches to 4 feet depending on current and recent rainfall. Cover - Vegetation is sparse throughout the lake. The few areas that provide cover are marked mostly by emergent species such as water willow. Very little submergent vegetation exists. |
Quick Info About
Wilson Lake - River: Tennessee - Area: 15,930 Acres - Shoreline: 150 Miles - Length: 16 Miles - Avg. Depth: 40 Ft. - Vol: 641,000 Acre Ft. - Drainage: 30,750 Sq. Mi. |
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