About Cheatham Lake

Cheatham Lake extends through Nashville 67 miles to the lower side of Hickory Dam and Hickory Lake. It is 40 feet deep at the dam, and was built by the US Army Corps of Engineers with the creation of the Cheatham Lock and Dam northeast of Nashville.

Originally mandated to replace an aging system of navigational locks, the dam generates hydroelectric power for the Tennessee Valley Authority.

Cheatham Lake, or "the wide spot on the Cumberland River", has several municipal parks surrounding it, as well as the Tennessee Wildlife Resource Agency. The Wildlife Resource Agency has several picnic sites, campgrounds, 14 playgrounds, 18 boat ramps and 2 marinas.

Wild life watchers are attracted to this lake because there are frequent spottings of all types of wildlife, and several trails to choose from. Also, "lunker-size" largemouth bass are frequently caught on the lake, making it an angler's paradise!

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