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'''Chickamauga Lake''' is a [[reservoir]] in the United States along the [[Tennessee River]] created when the [[Chickamauga Dam]], as part of the [[Tennessee Valley Authority]], was completed in 1940. The lake stretches from [[Watts Bar Dam]] at mile 529.9 (853 km) to Chickamauga Dam at mile 471.0 (758 km) making the lake 58.9 miles (94.8 km) long. It borders [[Rhea County, Tennessee|Rhea County]], [[Meigs County, Tennessee|Meigs County]], and [[Hamilton County, Tennessee|Hamilton County]] with 810 miles (1,303 km) of shoreline and two bridges crossing it at [[Tennessee State Route 60|State Highway 60]] and [[Tennessee State Route 30|Highway 30]]. The lake is commonly used for recreational and outdoor activities, especially at the southern end, due to the high population density surrounding it. It was named after the [[Chickamauga Cherokee]] who used to live in the area.
'''Chickamauga Lake''' is a [[reservoir]] in the United States along the [[Tennessee River]] created when the [[Chickamauga Dam]], as part of the [[Tennessee Valley Authority]], was completed in 1940. The lake stretches from [[Watts Bar Dam]] at mile 529.9 (853 km) to Chickamauga Dam at mile 471.0 (758 km) making the lake 58.9 miles (94.8 km) long. It borders [[Rhea County, Tennessee|Rhea County]], [[Meigs County, Tennessee|Meigs County]], and [[Hamilton County, Tennessee|Hamilton County]] with 810 miles (1,303 km) of shoreline and two bridges crossing it at [[Tennessee State Route 60|State Highway 60]] and [[Tennessee State Route 30|Highway 30]]. The lake is commonly used for recreational and outdoor activities, especially at the southern end, due to the high population density surrounding it. It was named after the [[Chickamauga Cherokee]] who used to live in the area.


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Full pool for Chickamauga Lake is {{convert|682|ft}} above sea level; the current lake level can be checked [http://www.lakeinfo.tva.gov/htbin/lakeinfo?site=CHH&DataType=All&submit=View+info here]. The normal operating zone is between {{convert|675|ft|abbr=on}} and {{convert|677|ft|abbr=on}} through the end of March, rising steadily to a summer range of {{convert|681.5|to|682.5|ft|abbr=on}} by the middle of May. Then, full pool is maintained through the end of August, at which time the level drops steadily back down to {{convert|676|ft|abbr=on}} by the end of November. Actual lake levels vary due to weather conditions and power needs.
Full pool for Chickamauga Lake is {{convert|682|ft}} above sea level; the current lake level can be checked [http://www.lakeinfo.tva.gov/htbin/lakeinfo?site=CHH&DataType=All&submit=View+info here]. The normal operating zone is between {{convert|675|ft|abbr=on}} and {{convert|677|ft|abbr=on}} through the end of March, rising steadily to a summer range of {{convert|681.5|to|682.5|ft|abbr=on}} by the middle of May. Then, full pool is maintained through the end of August, at which time the level drops steadily back down to {{convert|676|ft|abbr=on}} by the end of November. Actual lake levels vary due to weather conditions and power needs.


The lake is a popular venue for fishing and a variety of gamefish can be caught there including largemouth bass, smallmouth bass and catfish.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Chickamauga Reservoir Fishing in Tennessee {{!}} Bank Fishing Opportunities |url=https://www.tn.gov/twra/fishing/where-to-fish/cumberland-plateau-r3/chickamauga-reservoir.html |access-date=2022-04-11 |website=www.tn.gov |language=en}}</ref> As a result the venue hosts popular fishing tournaments.{{cn}}
The lake is a popular venue for fishing and a variety of gamefish can be caught there including largemouth bass, smallmouth bass and catfish.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Chickamauga Reservoir Fishing in Tennessee {{!}} Bank Fishing Opportunities |url=https://www.tn.gov/twra/fishing/where-to-fish/cumberland-plateau-r3/chickamauga-reservoir.html |access-date=2022-04-11 |website=www.tn.gov |language=en}}</ref> As a result, the venue hosts popular fishing tournaments.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Calendar |first=The Events |title=Upcoming Events – Chickamauga |url=https://fishlakechick.com/events/ |access-date=2022-04-12 |language=en-US}}</ref>{{rs|date=April 2022}}


==See also==
==See also==
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==References==
==References==
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*{{cite web | url={{Gnis3|1326920}} | title=Chickamauga Lake | work=[[Geographic Names Information System]] | publisher=[[United States Geological Survey]] | accessdate=2006-05-02 }}
*{{cite web | url={{Gnis3|1326920}} | title=Chickamauga Lake | work=[[Geographic Names Information System]] | publisher=[[United States Geological Survey]] | accessdate=2006-05-02 }}
*{{cite web | url=http://www.tennesseelakeinfo.com/chickamaugalake/index.html | title=Chickamauga Lake info | publisher=Lakes of Tennessee info | accessdate=2006-08-10}}
*{{cite web | url=http://www.tennesseelakeinfo.com/chickamaugalake/index.html | title=Chickamauga Lake info | publisher=Lakes of Tennessee info | accessdate=2006-08-10}}
*{{cite web | url=http://www.tva.com/sites/chickamauga.htm | title=Chickamauga Lake | work=[[Tennessee Valley Authority|TVA]]'s official site | publisher=[[Tennessee Valley Authority|TVA]] | accessdate=2006-08-16}}
*{{cite web | url=http://www.tva.com/sites/chickamauga.htm | title=Chickamauga Lake | work=[[Tennessee Valley Authority|TVA]]'s official site | publisher=[[Tennessee Valley Authority|TVA]] | accessdate=2006-08-16 | archive-date=2015-08-22 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150822220249/http://www.tva.com/sites/chickamauga.htm | url-status=dead }}
*{{cite web | url=http://www.tva.com/river/lakeinfo/op_guides/chickamauga.htm | title=Chickamauga Lake Operating Guide | work=[[Tennessee Valley Authority|TVA]]'s official site | publisher=[[Tennessee Valley Authority|TVA]] | accessdate=2006-08-16}}
*{{cite web | url=http://www.tva.com/river/lakeinfo/op_guides/chickamauga.htm | title=Chickamauga Lake Operating Guide | work=[[Tennessee Valley Authority|TVA]]'s official site | publisher=[[Tennessee Valley Authority|TVA]] | accessdate=2006-08-16}}


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Latest revision as of 03:48, 2 December 2023

Chickamauga Lake
Chickamauga Lock and Dam
Location of Chickamauga Lake in Tennessee, USA.
Location of Chickamauga Lake in Tennessee, USA.
Chickamauga Lake
Location of Chickamauga Lake in Tennessee, USA.
Location of Chickamauga Lake in Tennessee, USA.
Chickamauga Lake
LocationHamilton / Rhea / Meigs / McMinn / Bradley counties, Tennessee, United States
Coordinates35°06′14″N 85°13′46″W / 35.10389°N 85.22944°W / 35.10389; -85.22944
Typereservoir
Primary inflowsTennessee River, Hiwassee River
Primary outflowsTennessee River
Catchment area20,790 square miles (53,846 km2)
Basin countriesUnited States
Surface area36,240 acres (147 km2)
Max. depth72 ft (22 m)

Chickamauga Lake is a reservoir in the United States along the Tennessee River created when the Chickamauga Dam, as part of the Tennessee Valley Authority, was completed in 1940. The lake stretches from Watts Bar Dam at mile 529.9 (853 km) to Chickamauga Dam at mile 471.0 (758 km) making the lake 58.9 miles (94.8 km) long. It borders Rhea County, Meigs County, and Hamilton County with 810 miles (1,303 km) of shoreline and two bridges crossing it at State Highway 60 and Highway 30. The lake is commonly used for recreational and outdoor activities, especially at the southern end, due to the high population density surrounding it. It was named after the Chickamauga Cherokee who used to live in the area.

The Hiwassee River empties into Chickamauga Lake at Hiwassee Island, just north of the Highway 60 bridge at mile 500 (804.5 km).

Chickamauga Lake is immediately downstream from Watts Bar Lake and immediately upstream from Nickajack Lake.

Full pool for Chickamauga Lake is 682 feet (208 m) above sea level; the current lake level can be checked here. The normal operating zone is between 675 ft (206 m) and 677 ft (206 m) through the end of March, rising steadily to a summer range of 681.5 to 682.5 ft (207.7 to 208.0 m) by the middle of May. Then, full pool is maintained through the end of August, at which time the level drops steadily back down to 676 ft (206 m) by the end of November. Actual lake levels vary due to weather conditions and power needs.

The lake is a popular venue for fishing and a variety of gamefish can be caught there including largemouth bass, smallmouth bass and catfish.[1] As a result, the venue hosts popular fishing tournaments.[2][unreliable source?]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Chickamauga Reservoir Fishing in Tennessee | Bank Fishing Opportunities". www.tn.gov. Retrieved 2022-04-11.
  2. ^ Calendar, The Events. "Upcoming Events – Chickamauga". Retrieved 2022-04-12.


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