Boone Lake facts for kids
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 Boone Lake
Location in Tennessee
Boone Lake
Location in the United States
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| Location | Sullivan / Washington counties, Tennessee, United States |
| Coordinates | 36°26′25″N 082°26′18″W / 36.44028°N 82.43833°W |
| Type | reservoir |
| Primary inflows | South Fork Holston River, Watauga River |
| Primary outflows | South Fork Holston River |
| Basin countries | United States |
| Surface area | 4,400 acres (18 km2) |
| Water volume | 75,829 acre⋅ft (0.093534 km3) |
Boone Lake is a large reservoir located in northeastern Tennessee. It stretches across parts of Sullivan and Washington counties. A reservoir is like a big, artificial lake that stores water. Boone Lake was created by building Boone Dam across the South Fork Holston River.
The Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) manages and takes care of both Boone Dam and Boone Lake. The lake covers an area of about 4,400 acres (18 km2), which is roughly the size of 3,300 football fields! It can hold a lot of water, especially to help prevent floods. The water level in the lake changes throughout the year, going up and down by about 20 feet (6 m).
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Fun Activities at Boone Lake
Boone Lake is a popular spot for many outdoor activities. It has areas where you can go swimming and boat ramps to launch your boat.
Popular Water Sports
Many people enjoy water sports on the lake.
- Water skiing is a favorite activity, where you glide across the water pulled by a boat.
- Fishing is also very popular, with many different types of fish to catch.
Fish You Can Catch
If you like to fish, you might find these types of fish in Boone Lake:
Important Fish Advisory
Sometimes, certain fish can have higher levels of chemicals. For this reason, there are special health tips for eating catfish and carp from Boone Lake.
- Children and women who are pregnant or breastfeeding should not eat these two types of fish.
- Other people should limit how much they eat to only one meal per month. This helps everyone stay safe and healthy while enjoying the lake's fish.
