Watts Bar Lake, Reservoir in Tennessee, United States
Watts Bar Lake extends across 39,000 acres of water surface with 722 miles of shoreline, connecting multiple counties in eastern Tennessee.
The Tennessee Valley Authority constructed Watts Bar Dam in 1942 to generate hydroelectric power and manage water resources during the regional modernization period.
Local communities maintain fishing traditions at the reservoir, where anglers gather throughout seasons to catch bass, crappie, and catfish species.
Numerous marinas distribute boat slips, rental equipment, and water access points along the shoreline, with camping facilities at multiple locations.
The reservoir incorporates the confluence of Tennessee River and Clinch River, creating a water system that reaches from Lenoir City to Spring City.
Location: Tennessee
GPS coordinates: 35.62080,-84.78170
Latest update: May 10, 2025 15:13
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