Old Hickory Lake, Reservoir in north central Tennessee, United States
Old Hickory Lake extends 97 miles upstream from the Cumberland River dam, encompassing 22,500 acres of water surface in Sumner and Davidson counties.
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers constructed the Old Hickory Lock and Dam between January 1952 and June 1954 to control flooding and generate power.
The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency organizes regular fishing tournaments at Old Hickory Lake, drawing participants from across the southeastern United States.
Eight marinas, two Corps-operated campgrounds, and forty-one boat access sites provide multiple entry points for water activities around the reservoir.
In 1960, Old Hickory Lake gained national recognition when an angler caught a world record 25-pound walleye within its waters.
Location: Tennessee
GPS coordinates: 36.31670,-86.48330
Latest update: May 27, 2025 13:27
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