Tag Archives: Center Hill Lake

Dams operated by the Army Corps of Engineers prevented an estimated $1.8 billion of flood damages in the Cumberland River Basin during the March flood event. Hydraulic Engineer Robert Dillingham said dams at Dale Hollow Lake and Center Hill Lake played a role in the flood mitigation. “Had Center Hill and Dale Hollow never been built, you certainly would have ... Read More »

Center Hill Lake has made its primitive campsite booking available 24/7, with more sites available. Park Ranger Ashley Webster said patrons used to be required to call the park’s resource office but now can visit recreation.gov for bookings. Webster said 11 camping sites in seven areas will be available in 2021. “I know there’s nothing like packing your bag, packing ... Read More »

Ragland Bottom and Floating Mill campgrounds at Center Hill Lake are set to reopen Thursday. A high water event in March postponed the openings of both recreation areas. Park Ranger Ashley Webster said the majority of the cleanup is complete, but strong winds and downed trees delayed the process for some areas. “At Ragland Bottom campsites 21 through 30, they ... Read More »

Two national youth fishing tournaments have been announced for Cookeville, expanding on the 2021 U.S. Kayak Open. Molly Brown leads the Cookeville-Putnam County Visitors Bureau Executive Director. She said local high school students can compete in the Kayak Bass Fishing High School Open and the Youth U.S. Kayak Open Fishing Championship. Brown said this is another piece to boosting tourism ... Read More »

Dale Hollow and Center Hill Lake water levels are not an issue after the weekend rainfall. That is according to Corp of Engineers Nashville District Water Management Chief Anthony Rodino. Rodino said each reservoir has enough space to handle at least five more inches of run off water. “Dale Hollow has used approximately 33 percent of its flood storage capacity,” ... Read More »

The Floating Mill Recreation area at Center Hill Lake will reopen Monday for public use. The ramp, shelter, beach, and restroom facilities will be closed over the weekend. The area will not be accessible due to maintenance and restriping of parking lots. Alternative launching ramps closest to Floating Mill Recreation Area include Hurricane Bridge, Edgar Evins State Park, and Ike ... Read More »

Shoreline facility fee raises that would affect Center Hill Lake in Smithville are being postponed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Every five years the Nashville district increase fees for utilities and marine railways. Real Estate Management and Disposal Chief Myles Barton said that is being delayed for at least six months due to COVID. “The cost of these ... Read More »

More copies of the book Under The Lake are now available. The book is a collection of photos, stories and genealogy before the Center Hill Dam was built in the 1940’s. Co-Author Carol Williams said capturing the people’s history before the area was flooded should not be lost to history. “The history needs to be kept, we need to know ... Read More »

Corps of Engineer campgrounds are reopening at Center Hill and Dale Hollow Lake Monday. Center Hill Supervisory Natural Resource Program Manager Kevin Salvilla said social distancing will be strongly encouraged. “Safety is paramount,” Salvilla said. “Obviously we want people to come out and have fun, we want people to follow the CDC guidelines, and to make good smart choices when ... Read More »

The death of a Putnam County boater Wednesday serves as a reminder to the importance of boat safety. TWRA Outreach and Communications Coordinator Mimi Barnes said one piece of advice ranks as more important than any other. “Wear a life jacket,” Barnes said. “It can be hot sometimes and uncomfortable, but this is something that can save your life, so ... Read More »