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955.90 FEET
3/9/2010
Full Pool: 990.0
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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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DOUGLAS LAKE BUSINESSES
LAKE PROFILE
Size & Depth - 30,400 acres with a maximum depth of 140 feet. The lake extends 43.1 miles upstream from the Douglas Dam. Water Source - An impoundment of the French Broad River completed in 1943. The Nolichucky and Pigeon rivers are the primary tributaries, and there are numerous small inlet creeks. During rainy seasons, it is not uncommon for the lake to rise as much as 15 to 20 feet in a day or two, if heavy rains occur in the nearby Appalachians. Summer levels are usually relatively stable. Water - Very fertile and green in color. Water clarity is greatest near the dam, while the upper sections of the lake are usually stained. In general, the lake stains easily following heavy rains due to the muddy bottom. Thermal stratification (thermocline) usually develops in the summer months. Dissolved oxygen becomes depleted below the thermocline during late summer (July and August), making fishing tough until cooler fall weather arrives. Bottom - Mostly silt and clay with some areas of rock outcroppings and bluffs. Shoreline - Only about 17% of the shoreline is developed; the remainder is controlled by the TVA. Rolling hills of farmland and residential areas surround the lake. Cover - The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency has placed many fish attractors in the lake, mainly in the backs of hollows where they are marked by signs or buoys. At full pool, downed trees along the bank offer cover for gamefish. In winter or spring, before the lake rises, cover is scarce and fish are found on channel drop-offs and rock outcroppings. Timber was cut prior to flooding, leaving numerous stump-covered flats. Due to the large drawdown, aquatic vegetation is lacking. |
Quick Info About
Douglas Lake - River: French Broad - Area: 30,400 Acres - Shoreline: 550 Miles - Length: 43 Miles - Vol: 1,514,100 Acre Ft. - Drainage: 4,541 Sq. Mi. |
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