Site: Dale Hollow Lake
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Location: Kentucky - Tennessee border Dive Type:
Lake formed by damming up the Obey River
Dale Hollow lies mainly in Northern TennesseeSmall arms of the lake extend into Kentucky
Lake takes its name from William Dale, a veteran of the War of 1812
Originally settled in Willow Grove, Mr. Dale bought his first 449 acres of land in 1808
His farm grew into a plantation known as Dale Hollow where he and his descendants lived until the dam was started in 1942
The waters of the lake would eventually cover both the farm and Willow Grove, “the town that drowned” (www.wikipedia.org)
Office Phone: (931) 823-6616 Associtated Costs: Gear Rentals:
Rental 1 Day
(24 hrs.)Aluminum 80 $9.00 Regulator w/ Octo.& Depth Gague $17.00 B.C.D. Jacket with Power Inflator $15.00 1/4" Wet Suit $15.00 Mask, Fin, Snorkel $10.00 Weight Belt $4.00 Air Fills per Tank - $6.00
Depth: 130' + Temperature: 40°'s F winter -80°'s F summer Visibility: 25' Things to see:
- The most popular site is the foundation and remains of the old Willow Grove Schoolhouse
- The Diver’s Rock at the outlet of Sulphur Creek
- The Springhouse near the Dale Hollow Lake State Resort Park
- The steep banks of Ashburn Creek
- The Cliff’s of Pleasant Grove
Fish:
- Smallmouth Bass
- Largemouth Bass
- Kentucky Bass
- Trout
- Crappie
- Walleye
- Catfish
- Gar
- Muskie
Diving Hours: 24 Air Fills: Yes $6 Local Shop: The Grove Dive Shop
11045 Willow Grove Hwy.
Allons, TN 38541
Dive Shop: 931-823-4794 (in season)
Home: 931-823-4030
http://www.willowgrove.com/diveshop.htmlOpen 7 days a week, from May 26th through September 3th. Other hours by appointment. Call in advance for rental equipment and boat reservations.
Willow Grove Marina - air fills available
(931) 823-4285
Camping: Yes
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