Center Hill Lake

Tennessee

Located near Smithville, Tennessee, Center Hill Lake is a 64 mile long reservoir created by the US Army Corp of Engineers. Center Hill dam is on the Caney Fork river and was built as a multi-purpose project for development of water resources.

The lake, situated in the rolling hills of middle Tennessee, provides outstanding opportunities for recreational use.

I frequent the lake in all seasons and am pleased to bring you information on this valuable resource, a boater's paradise.

Why Center Hill Lake is such a Great place:

Nearly all of the shoreline is undeveloped and natural. It is owned and managed by the Federal Government through the US Army Corps of Engineers
There are 3 georgeous waterfalls that fall onto the lake and many excellent places to hike, swim, and camp.
There are 9 marinas, 5 restaurants, 3 state parks, 9 Army Corps recreation areas, and the Appalachian Craft Center on the lake.
The lake is 64 miles long and has many creeks and coves where you can find privacy and solitude (party naked!).
The lake is a deep water lake. There is NOT a big problem with biting flies and mosquitos like many lakes elsewhere.
Fishing is excellent here so they say.

Find out about this place:

You can obtain Center Hill lake level info from the US Army Corps Website. or the TVA website.
Lake level, water temperature, generation schedule, fishing and general information can be found on the Resource Manager's Website, or by calling one of these three numbers:
1-800-238-2264 (code for Centerhill is "37")
931-858-4366
615-548-8581

Two other favorite places for water lovers:

Center Hill Lake is great but this lake is the best.

The best pristine wilderness beach in the US

Fancher Falls on Center Hill Lake

This photo taken May, 2006. Lake elevation: 648.3'

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