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Lake Level
507.70 FEET
7/31/2010
Full Pool: 507.9
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Mountain Xpress Date: 7/31/2010 6:41:53 PM ... Little Tennessee will host a snorkeling trip on the Little Tennessee River to explore the environment in what they promise is a new and exciting way. ...See all stories on this topic… Read More
WVLT Date: 7/31/2010 10:00:47 AM (WVLT) -- Federal aviation officials are trying to figure out what caused a small airplane to crash into the Tennessee River on Thursday evening. ...See all stories on this topic… Read More
The Decatur Daily (subscription) Date: 7/31/2010 4:49:40 AM The Decatur Daily (subscription)The mystery of the late-night mishap on the Tennessee River still “drives us crazy,” Molly said, and it makes her fear going back on the river, ...See all stories on this topic… Read More
WVLT Date: 7/30/2010 11:07:40 PM (WVLT) -- The Federal Aviation Administration continues to figure out what caused a small plane to crash into the Tennessee River Thursday evening. ...See all stories on this topic… Read More
WAFF Date: 7/30/2010 11:07:40 PM Fishermen found her body in the Tennessee River near Decatur in 2006. Defense attorneys filed this most recent appeal with the Alabama Court of Appeals, ...See all stories on this topic… 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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