Rainfall Helps Drought-Influenced Center Hill Lake Levels
This weekend’s rainfall cross the region helped raise the water levels at Center Hill Lake. US Army Corps of Engineers Park Ranger Adam Bingham said the lake has been rising slowly over several days as the watershed reacts to the precipitation. Bingham said the interconnected nature of the Cumberland River basin dams means water from […]
Company Expands Emergency Boating Help To Center Hill
North America’s largest boat towing fleet has expanded its emergency towing services to Center Hill Lake. TowBoatUS Owner Jared Smith said the new port on Center Hill Lake offers 24-hour coverage for various maritime needs including battery jumps and soft ungroundings. Just like AAA, Smith said the service is available 365 days a year and […]
Center Hill Seeing Stream Flow Issues From Lack Of Rain
Center Hill Lake is currently nine feet below its normal elevation for this time of year, experiencing stream flow issues due to a lack of rainfall. Nashville District Water Management Section Chief David Bogema and his team make daily release decisions for the regional dam system. He said the region needs the winter and spring […]
Corps Proposing Two Streambank Stabilization Projects
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is proposing two streambank stabilization projects for Center Hill and Dale Hollow Lake. Nashville Corps of Engineers Project Manager Stephen Logan said the projects will restore streambanks that have experienced erosion downstream from the Center Hill Dam and the Dale Hollow Dam. Logan said the projects are needed badly […]
Corps Of Engineers: No Plans For Dublin Access Marina
The Corps of Engineers at Center Hill Lake has said there are no plans for a marina to be built at the Dublin Access Area. Dekalb County Commissioners brought the idea to the table. However, residents voiced opposition to the idea last week. Center Hill Lake Natural Program Resources Manager Kevin Salvilla said he believes […]
DeKalb Chamber Launches New Tourism-Focused Website
The Smithville-DeKalb County Chamber of Commerce has launched a new website dedicated to tourism around Center Hill Lake. Chamber Executive Director Suzanne Williams said the website will show off the Chamber’s new branding and professional photos of what DeKalb County has to offer. Williams said a strong online presence is important to growing tourism. “Our […]
Free Fishing Day Set For Tennessee State Parks Saturday
You will not need a fishing license to cast your line in Tennessee’s state parks Saturday. Edgar Evins State Park Manager Brad Halfacre said Free Fishing Day is the only day of the year anyone can fish without a license. Halfacre said fishing is more than just a fun activity. “Give a man a fish, […]
Corps Receives $20.4 Million For Center Hill & Dale Hollow
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has received an estimated $20.4 million from the federal government for Center Hill Lake and Dale Hollow Lake. Corps of Engineers Nashville and Mid-Cumberland Operations Project Manager Terrell Stoves said a portion of Dale Hollow’s funding will go towards repairing storm damage. A washout exposed a sewer pipe that […]
Mercury Advisory For Eating Center Hill Walleye Issued
The State of Tennessee advised residents Monday to be cautious if they like eating walleye from Center Hill Lake. TDEC’s April Grippo said the announcement is a precautionary advisory related to eating walleye 19 inches or larger. Grippo said TDEC and TWRA combined to analyze the fish and found mercury levels to be elevated. “We […]
Crossville Wildlife Manager Named Biologist Of Year
A wildlife manager based in Crossville recently named Biologist of the Year by the Tennessee Wildlife Resource Agency’s Fisheries Division.
