Douglas Lake Tennessee Swimming
4 bedrooms 3 baths.
Douglas lake tennessee swimming. More than 1 7 million people make their way to douglas lake each year. Our property was featured on an episode of hgtvs series lakefront bargain hunt called tennessee treasure hidden paradise floor plan layout. On douglas lake the typical annual fluctuation of the water level is about 54 feet. When the heat and humidity of a knoxville summer tells your body that it s time to cool off douglas lake s cool waters lie only 30 minutes away.
Created by the tennessee valley authority tva in 1943 for the generation of hydroelectric power and for flood control the lake has a surface area of more than 30 000 acres when it is at full level. All bed linens come furnished 1 king master suite with master bath upstairs 1 queen bedroom upstairs. 5 14 2020 5 00 00 pm. When the lake is full our dock depth at the end of the dock is 6 7 feet.
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Fed by the french broad river four counties border the reservoir. Douglas lake even in a drought is beautiful water levels down but still a must see whether boating swimming fishing or just enjoying time around the water then douglas lake is a must see if you are going to visit tennessee so many things to do. Make a splash in one of the various swimming areas or find a peaceful. Those counties are.
The lake is usually full by mid april thru labor day. If you re looking for a unique getaway check out these lakes in tennessee. Douglas lake also called douglas reservoir is a reservoir created by an impoundment of the french broad river in eastern tennessee this lake is located only a few miles from the pigeon forge gatlinburg area and also the great smoky mountains national park see also douglas dam for more information. Douglas lake tn which is about 28 000 acres is formed by the french broad river as well as the.
Twra investigating fatal boating accident on douglas lake. Things to do near douglas lake. With over 33 000 acres of turquoise water surrounded by chuck swan state forest norris lake is perfect for a summer getaway. The lake is open to public swimming anywhere you.
The douglas dam was built by the tennessee valley authority at a record pace from february 2. Take a boat across the pristine waters and enjoy the rolling hills at the foot of the appalachian mountains. Douglas lake tn in east tennessee. Welcome to douglas lake tennessee.
Most of the shoreline on douglas lake is privately owned. About douglas lake tn. Water resources outlook july read more. Douglas lake tn also known as the douglas reservoir is located at the foothills of the great smoky mountains and it s only a few short miles from the pigeon forge and gatlinburg areas as well as the great smoky mountains national park.
The tva provides recreational facilities at douglas dam.