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1,044.60 FEET
3/9/2010
Full Pool: 1,073.0
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River Neighbors - Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) Date: 3/3/2010 Rain and runoffAlthough rain in the eastern Valley was 3.7 inches above normal for the last three months of 2009, it seems to be tapering off in 2010. Rainfall was normal in January, and 1.6 inches below normal in February. Runoff (the amount of water that reaches the river system when it rains instead of being absorbed… Read More
Bassmaster - ESPN Bassmaster Date: 2/14/2010 Bassmaster Classic (February 19th - 21st)February is not only known for the NFL's Superbowl, but it is known for Bassmaster's Superbowl of bass fishing, the Classic. The 2010 Bassmaster Classic is being held on Lay Lake in Alabama. For those of you that may not know, the field consists… Read More
Steve Northington - Cathouse Marine, LLC Date: 2/11/2010 Although the cooling system on your boat shares some of the same features as your car or truck, the systems are actually quite different. For this article, we will use a standard inboard/outboard configuration for discussion. First off, when you are cruising around in your boat, you are riding in one big huge radiator… Read More
River Neighbors - Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) Date: 2/10/2010 Rainfall and runoffThe eastern Tennessee Valley received 4.5 inches of rain in the month of January, which is about normal. Runoff was 3.8 inches, which is slightly above normal.Runoff is important to reservoir elevations because it is a measure of the water that reaches the river system when it rains instead of being… Read More
Lakes Online - LakesOnline.com Date: 1/28/2010 The NBC news team at KXAN in Austin, TX is reporting that Sea Ray has chosen Lake Travis to be the 2010 AquaPalooza. The exact location on the lake and musical artists have not been announced as they are still being planned.Local Sea Ray dealer Sail & Ski Center recently captured the… Read More |
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CHEROKEE LAKE BUSINESSES
Water Source - A TVA impoundment of the Holston River constructed in 1943 to provide hydroelectric power, flood control and recreation. Major tributaries include Poor Valley, Ray and German creeks.
Water - Fertile and often stained from muddy runoff, or algae that produces a greenish tint. The thermocline develops in April and is most pronounced during the priod between June and September. Bottom - Rock, gravel and clay dominate the bottom. Shoreline - Much of the rolling, hilly land surrounding the lake is developed with homes and farmland. Many rocky bluffs are present around the lake. Cover - The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency has a program for the installation of fish attractors. In additiona, planting black willow and buttonbush is ongoing. Half-log nesting devices have been installed to increase natural reproduction of smallmouth bass. |
Quick Info About
Cherokee Lake - River: Holston - Area: 30,200 Acres - Shoreline: 463 Miles - Length: 60 Miles - Vol: 1,565,400 Acre Ft. - Drainage: 3,428 Sq. Mi. |
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