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Tellico
Dam and Tellico Lake
are
part of an extension of the Fort Loudon
project. The dam diverts water from the
Little Tennessee River to Fort Loudon
Lake rather than creating electricity.
Construction began March 7, 1967 and the
filling of the reservoir started on
November 29, 1976. During construction,
a new species of fish, the Snail Darter,
was discovered. Construction was halted
until the species was found in other
places. The dam was completed in 1979
and is located 1 mile south of Fort
Loudon Dam. It is located 30 minutes
southwest of Knoxville and only minutes
from Maryville and Lenoir City.
Tellico Lake's breathtaking backdrop of
the Great Smoky Mountains and Cherokee
National Forest is stunning. Loudon
County, known as the "Lakeway to the
Smokies" boast s
not only
Tellico
Lake but Fort Loudon Lake, Watts Bar
Lake and Melton Hill Lake. So you can
find just about any water activity your
heart desires. On almost any given day
you will see someone sail boating,
pleasure boating, swimming, fishing,
water skiing, or jet skiing. A number of
lakeside parks, boat launches, picnic
areas, overnight camping and marina
facilities make enjoying water
activities as easy as a walk in the
park.
Tellico Village is located in both
Loudon and Monroe Counties and was
established in 1986. It includes 4600
acres along Tellico Lake and is home to
more than 4000 people. Clubs and social
activities to suit anyone's taste abound
in Tellico Village. Amenities include
first-class recreational facilities, a
country club, a yacht club and three
championship golf courses. A full range
of boating activities can be enjoyed
from the Village. A fishing trip could
yield catches such as largemouth,
smallmouth, bluegill, crappie and trout.
The water elevation does not vary more
than 6 feet in the winter and not at all
during the boating season. In addition,
it flows directly into the Tennessee
River allowing access to any waterway
you wish to travel...
Whether you aim to play a competitive
round of golf, water ski or while away
the hours under a serene shade tree
overlooking the water…Tellico Lake has
what it takes to make your dream a
reality! |