Some Of The Cleanest And Clearest Water Can Be Found At Tennessee's Center Hill Lake
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Meghan Kraft
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There’s nothing like a beautiful afternoon spent on the waterfront, and Tennessee is rife with gushing rivers, streams, and raging waterfalls. The issue isn’t finding the waterfront, it’s choosing which one to visit. Centerville Lake is located in the heart of Middle Tennessee and is known as a top spot for vacationers and day-trippers alike. If you haven’t been, this stunning local gem deserves a spot on your summertime bucket list.
Center Hill Lake is a whopping 63 miles long and covers 18,220 watery acres. There are 415 miles of shoreline perfect for gallivanting on summer days. Although Norris Lake is considered perhaps the clearest lake in the state, Center Hill lends itself to a whole series of water sports and experiences.
Center Hill Lake stretches across Putnam, White, Warren, and DeKalb Counties, though most folks choose to access the public area by way of Smithville. What folks don't tend to know, however, is that the lake has an element of duality to it: Center Hill Lake controls local flooding and produces electricity.
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You see, Center Hill Lake isn't a natural lake, but rather a reservoir that was constructed in 1948 by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. The Center Hill Dam is one of four located across the Cumberland Plateau, with others including the J. Percy Priest, Dale Hollow, and Wolf Creek Dams.
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The Falling Water River and Caney Fork feed Center Hill Lake, and the state parks of Burgess Falls, Edgar Evins, and Rock Island all border the waterfront.
We'd recommend picnicking along the shore, or perhaps swimming in the perfectly chilled water. Center Hill Lake provides the perfect getaway for a summer afternoon, and you can jump on a boat or a jet ski if you're feeling adventurous.
Have you ever been to Center Hill Lake? Will you be visiting?
Make sure you leave your local tips and tricks in the comments below! There's nothing like learning from a local.
You can learn more about a trip to Center Hill Lake with a visit to its official website, right here.
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