Davy Crockett Lake (Greene County, Tennessee) facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Davy Crockett Lake
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Location	Greene County, Tennessee
Coordinates	36°03′56″N 82°52′01″W / 36.06566°N 82.86681°W / 36.06566; -82.86681
Type	reservoir
Primary inflows	Nolichucky River
Primary outflows	Nolichucky River
Basin countries	United States

Davy Crockett Lake is a cool place in Tennessee! It's a big lake, about 383-acre (154.99 ha; 0.60 sq mi) in size. This lake was made by building a dam, called Nolichucky Dam, on the Nolichucky River. It's located about 7 miles (11 km) south of Greeneville, in Greene County.

People sometimes call it the Davy Crockett Reservoir. The Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) takes care of the lake. It's a popular spot for outdoor fun, especially fishing! You can find many kinds of game fish here.

Fun at Davy Crockett Lake

There are great places to visit around Davy Crockett Lake.

• Kinser Park: This park is owned by Greene County. It's located right on the north side of the lake. It's a perfect spot for families and friends to enjoy the outdoors.
• TVA Recreation Area: The Tennessee Valley Authority also has a small recreation area. You can find it just below the dam. It's another nice place to relax and enjoy the lake's beauty.