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505.90 FEET
3/10/2010
Full Pool: 507.9
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River Neighbors - Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) Date: 3/3/2010 Rain and runoffAlthough rain in the eastern Valley was 3.7 inches above normal for the last three months of 2009, it seems to be tapering off in 2010. Rainfall was normal in January, and 1.6 inches below normal in February. Runoff (the amount of water that reaches the river system when it rains instead of being absorbed… Read More
ADCNR - Outdoor Alabama (ADCNR) Date: 3/1/2010 Alabama Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries Division staff along with local professional fishing guide Ben Gross, President of River Region Guide Service, will present six fishing classes on Friday, March 5, beginning at 6:00 p.m. The classes are hosted by the Prattville Leisure Services Department at the Doster… Read More
Bassmaster - ESPN Bassmaster Date: 2/14/2010 Bassmaster Classic (February 19th - 21st)February is not only known for the NFL's Superbowl, but it is known for Bassmaster's Superbowl of bass fishing, the Classic. The 2010 Bassmaster Classic is being held on Lay Lake in Alabama. For those of you that may not know, the field consists… Read More
Steve Northington - Cathouse Marine, LLC Date: 2/11/2010 Although the cooling system on your boat shares some of the same features as your car or truck, the systems are actually quite different. For this article, we will use a standard inboard/outboard configuration for discussion. First off, when you are cruising around in your boat, you are riding in one big huge radiator… Read More
River Neighbors - Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) Date: 2/10/2010 Rainfall and runoffThe eastern Tennessee Valley received 4.5 inches of rain in the month of January, which is about normal. Runoff was 3.8 inches, which is slightly above normal.Runoff is important to reservoir elevations because it is a measure of the water that reaches the river system when it rains instead of being… 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. |
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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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