Cordell Hull Lake Historic map, Library of Congress
Includes area map, navigation markers, and facility guide/index. Lake information, col. ill., statistical data, and graphs showing "Typical power intake section" and "How navigation locks operate" on verso. Ava... More
Powerhouse tours planned at Cordell Hull Dam
Cordell Hull Dam is offering free public tours of the powerhouse 9 a.m. Saturday, June 11, and 9 a.m. July 16. Guiding guests through the facilities, Corps of Engineers personnel and volunteers will provide inf... More
Powerhouse tours planned at Cordell Hull Dam
Cordell Hull Dam is offering free public tours of the powerhouse 9 a.m. Saturday, June 11, and 9 a.m. Saturday, July 16, 2016. Guiding guests through the facilities, Corps of Engineers personnel and volunteers... More
Corps dedicating new Cordell Hull Lake Resource Manager’s Office
This is a new $2.6 million resource manager's office at Cordell Hull Lake in Carthage, Tenn. It replaces the previous building destroyed by fire Sept. 26, 2008. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville Distri... More
(Left to Right) Christopher Vega, contract inspector;
(Left to Right) Christopher Vega, contract inspector; Jeffrey Fallin, maintenance engineer; Christopher Meeks, senior electrician; Jane Harris, engineering technician; Charles Leath, environmental protection sp... More
Cordell Hull employees receive Nashville District’s Hedgehog Award
The staff at the Cordell Hull Lake project poses with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District’s Hedgehog Award Oct. 22, 2013, in Carthage, Tenn. The award is given to individuals or a team of employ... More
Youth hunters, mentors and sponsors pose together Dec.
Youth hunters, mentors and sponsors pose together Dec. 7, 2014, following the two-day 2014 Defeated Creek Youth Deer Management Hunt held at Defeated Creek Recreation Area in Carthage, Tenn. (USACE photo by Par... More
A camper reads a book at her campsite April 1, 2015,
A camper reads a book at her campsite April 1, 2015, at Defeated Creek Campground in Defeated, Tenn. All 25 of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District campgrounds will be open by May 2015. (USACE ph... More
Park Ranger Phillip Sliger (Right) receives vouchers
Park Ranger Phillip Sliger (Right) receives vouchers for free ice cream and smoothies July 9, 2015, from Vince Blackledge, general manager of the McDonald's in Gordonsville, Tenn. The owners, Tim and Sandra Fun... More
Get ready to recreate in Cumberland River Basin
Park Ranger Phillip Sliger greets a kid wearing a life jacket at Defeated Creek Campground during a past recreation season. The campground at Cordell Hull Lake is one of 25 campgrounds at eight lakes the U.S. A... More
Kim, Jeffery and Mary Smith from Grand Rivers, Kentucky
Kim, Jeffery and Mary Smith from Grand Rivers, Kentucky watch the eclipse through solar glasses at the Lake Barkley Dam tailwater area. Thousands of people from across the United States gathered for “Eclipse Ma... More
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District employees,
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District employees, Ashland City Fire Department fire fighters, and Dickson County Fire Department fire fighters learn about the layout of the Cheatham Dam Powerhouse duri... More
A group of U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District
A group of U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District park rangers simulates a mock boating accident during a water safety refresher class for new, summer hire and permanent rangers from Cordell Hull, Cent... More
Nashville District encourages public to view total eclipse at Corps of...
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District is encouraging the public to view the total eclipse at Corps of Engineers lakes when the sun sweeps over Kentucky and Tennessee from approximately noon to 3 p... More
Cordell Hull Lake hosting ‘Touch a Truck Day’
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District park rangers at Cordell Hull Lake are hosting the first annual “Touch a Truck Day” 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, June 9, 2018 to coincide with “National Get Outdoors Day.”
Park Ranger Ashley Webster shows a young boy the all-terrain
Park Ranger Ashley Webster shows a young boy the all-terrain vehicles the Corps of Engineers use when doing trail work during the “Touch a Truck” event June 9, 2018 at Cordell Hull Lake in Carthage, Tenn. (Cour... More
Gregg Nivens, a park rangers from Dale Hollow Lake
Gregg Nivens, a park rangers from Dale Hollow Lake instructs Samantha Bedard a park ranger from Old Hickory Lake on boat maneuvers on J. Percy Priest Lake during a boating safety class June 11, 2018.
Campers use an increment corer to uncover the life
Campers use an increment corer to uncover the life history of a tree July 26, 2018 at Cordell Hull Lake in Carthage, Tenn. (USACE Photo by Ashley Webster)
Cordell Hull Lake seeks applicants for youth deer hunt
The Corps of Engineers is hosting the youth deer hunt in partnership with the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency at the Defeated Creek and Tailwater Recreation Areas the morning of Saturday, Dec. 7, and noon S... More
Old Hickory Lake Park Ranger Jacob Albers provides
Old Hickory Lake Park Ranger Jacob Albers provides information to a visitor Jan. 10, 2019 during the Nashville Boat Show at Music City Center in Nashville, Tenn. (USACE photo by Leon Roberts)
Public workshop for Cordell Hull Lake’s Master Plan Revision scheduled
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District announces that the Cordell Hull Lake staff is holding a public workshop 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2019 the lake’s Resource Manager’s Office in Carthage, T... More
Lt. Col. Sonny B. Avichal, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Lt. Col. Sonny B. Avichal, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District commander, presents the Department of the Army Commander’s Award for Public Service Jan. 24, 2020 to Kevin Jones, owner of Wildwood Res... More
Nashville District extends campgrounds closure through end of May
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District is extending its closure of 25 Corps-managed campgrounds within the Cumberland River Basin in Kentucky and Tennessee through at least May 31 in the interest o... More
Lt. Col. Sonny B. Avichal, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Lt. Col. Sonny B. Avichal, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District commander, presents the “Clean Marina” flag to John and Natasha Deane, owners of Wildwood Resort and Marina, during a dedication May 21... More
2012 EAGLE Class participants install a lantern post
2012 EAGLE Class participants install a lantern post at one of the primitive campsites within Cordell Hull Lake's horseback riding primitive campground.
Sarah Peace, a Nashville District park ranger from
Sarah Peace, a Nashville District park ranger from Center Hill Lake and training instructor helps Park Ranger Daniel Adams from Center Hill Lake during a boating safety exercise at the Cordell Hull Lake resourc... More
Biologist Kenny Claywell, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Biologist Kenny Claywell, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District park ranger at Cordell Hull Lake, presents Noah Likens of Murfreesboro, Tenn., with a Mini Viper Tree Stand donated by Summit Treestands... More
A camper kayaks by a campsite on the shoreline April
A camper kayaks by a campsite on the shoreline April 1, 2015, at Defeated Creek Campground in Defeated, Tenn. All 25 of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District campgrounds will be open by May 2015. ... More
Park Ranger Phillip Sliger gives a voucher for a free
Park Ranger Phillip Sliger gives a voucher for a free ice cream from McDonald's to Eero Kent, who wore a life jacket while swimming at Cordell Hull Lake July 9, 2015, with his father Greg and mother Crystal. Th... More
Vlad Kovalevsky takes photos of the solar eclipse on
Vlad Kovalevsky takes photos of the solar eclipse on Aug. 21, at the Lake Barkley Dam tailwater area. Kovalevsky traveled from Canada to catch a glimpse of the total solar eclipse.
Ashland City fire rescue personnel get their gear on
Ashland City fire rescue personnel get their gear on and prepare to participate in a confined space rescue training exercise at the Cheatham Dam Powerhouse in Charlotte, Tenn., May 24, 2016. (USACE photo by Josh Lowery)
Tennessee Kayak and Outdoor Company sets up a booth
Tennessee Kayak and Outdoor Company sets up a booth to explain about trips and tours they offer with safety in mind for the “Touch a Truck” event June 9, 2018 at Cordell Hull Lake in Carthage, Tenn. This was a ... More
Noel Smith offers boating advice to Ryan Evan during
Noel Smith offers boating advice to Ryan Evan during a boat safety course on J. Percy Priest Lake June 11, 2018 as Harvey Toby looks on. The class is mandatory to all Corps employees that operate a water vessel.
Junior Ranger students engage in an interactive learning
Junior Ranger students engage in an interactive learning environment as they practice their tree identification skills July 26, 2018 at Cordell Hull Lake in Carthage, Tenn. (USACE Photo by Ashley Webster)
Old Hickory Lake Park Ranger Will Gore assists a visitor
Old Hickory Lake Park Ranger Will Gore assists a visitor Jan. 10, 2019 during the Nashville Boat Show at Music City Center in Nashville, Tenn. (USACE photo by Leon Roberts)
Lt. Col. Sonny B. Avichal, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Lt. Col. Sonny B. Avichal, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District commander, poses with Kevin and Donna Jones Jan. 24, 2020 at Wildwood Resort and Marina at Cordell Hull Lake in Granville, Tennessee. T... More
Olga Beddingfield (Right), U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Olga Beddingfield (Right), U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District’s Mid-Cumberland Area Operations manager, presents a certificate of achievement to John and Natasha Deane, owners of Wildwood Resort an... More
2012 EAGLE Class participants assemble a bird box near
2012 EAGLE Class participants assemble a bird box near one of the campsites within Cordell Hull Lake's horseback riding primitive campground.
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District park
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District park rangers attended a water safety refresher class for new, summer hire and permanent rangers from Cordell Hull, Center Hill, Old Hickory, Cheatham, Lake Cumber... More
A couple sets up their campsite April 1, 2015, at Defeated
A couple sets up their campsite April 1, 2015, at Defeated Creek Campground in Defeated, Tenn. All 25 of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District campgrounds will be open by May 2015. (USACE photo by... More
Park Ranger Phillip Sliger rewards Jordan Johnson with
Park Ranger Phillip Sliger rewards Jordan Johnson with a voucher for a McDonald's treat July 9, 2015, for wearing her helmet while riding her bike at Defeated Creek Campground in Defeated, Tenn., on the shore o... More
Ohio residents planned a vacation trip to the area
Ohio residents planned a vacation trip to the area to capture photos of the eclipse. Avid photographers and visitors gathered at the Lake Barkley recreational area to view the eclipse.
A member of the Smith County Rescue Squad Extrication
A member of the Smith County Rescue Squad Extrication team shows off the “jaws of life” to a youngster during the “Touch a Truck” event June 9, 2018 at Cordell Hull Lake in Carthage, Tenn. (USACE Photo by Ashley Webster)
Noel Smith, natural resource specialist offers boating
Noel Smith, natural resource specialist offers boating advice to Harvey Toby, also a natural resource specialist during a boat safety course on J. Percy Priest Lake June 11, 2018. The class is mandatory to all ... More
Four potential future engineers work to “build” their
Four potential future engineers work to “build” their first hydropower plant July 26, 2018 at Cordell Hull Lake in Carthage, Tenn. (USACE Photo by Ashley Webster)
Old Hickory Lake Park Ranger Will Gore gives a junior
Old Hickory Lake Park Ranger Will Gore gives a junior ranger sticker to a young girl Jan. 10, 2019 during the Nashville Boat Show at Music City Center in Nashville, Tenn. (USACE photo by Leon Roberts)
Lt. Col. Sonny B. Avichal, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Lt. Col. Sonny B. Avichal, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District commander, joins John and Natasha Deane, owners of Wildwood Resort & Marina, to raise the “Clean Marina” flag where boaters and visitor... More
2012 EAGLE Class participants dig a grill post hole
2012 EAGLE Class participants dig a grill post hole at one of the campsites within Cordell Hull Lake's horseback riding primitive campground.
A family enjoys a walk April 1, 2015, at Defeated Creek
A family enjoys a walk April 1, 2015, at Defeated Creek Campground in Defeated, Tenn. All 25 of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District campgrounds will be open by May 2015. (USACE photo by Leon Roberts)
Park Ranger Phillip Sliger poses with a group of kids
Park Ranger Phillip Sliger poses with a group of kids wearing their life jackets at Defeated Creek Park Day Use Area at Cordell Hull Lake July 9, 2015. They all received vouchers good for a free ice cream treat... More
North Central Fire Department and Smith County’s volunteer
North Central Fire Department and Smith County’s volunteer fire department show kids their bunker gear and truck equipment used to battle fires during the “Touch a Truck” event June 9, 2018 at Cordell Hull Lake... More
The Cordell Hull Lake Junior Ranger class of 2018 pose
The Cordell Hull Lake Junior Ranger class of 2018 pose with their award certificates July 30, 2018 at Cordell Hull Lake in Carthage, Tenn. (USACE Photo by Ashley Webster)
Jackson County Mayor Randy Heady congratulates the
Jackson County Mayor Randy Heady congratulates the entire staff at Wildwood Resort & Marina for achieving “Clean Marina” status during a dedication May 21, 2020 at the resort located at Cordell Hull Lake in Gra... More
Cordell Hull Lake Resource Manager Mark Herd speaks
Cordell Hull Lake Resource Manager Mark Herd speaks about his gratitude towards the whole Nashville District at the ribbon cutting ceremony for the Cordell Hull Lake Visitor's Center in Carthage, Tenn., July 20... More
Wildwood Resort & Marina officially achieved “Clean
Wildwood Resort & Marina officially achieved “Clean Marina” status May 21, 2020. The resort is located at Cordell Hull Lake in Granville, Tennessee. It is the first marina at Cordell Hull Lake to hoist the “Cle... More
Nashville District Commander Lt. Col. James DeLapp
Nashville District Commander Lt. Col. James DeLapp thanks all of the people who contributed to the new Resource Manager's Office at Cordell Hull Lake during a ribbon cutting ceremony, July 20, 2012.
From left to right: State Senator Mae Beavers, Nashville
From left to right: State Senator Mae Beavers, Nashville District Commander Lt. Col. James A. DeLapp, Cordell Hull Resource Manager Mark Herd, State Representative Terri Weaver, and Smith County Commissioner Bi... More
From left to right: State Senator Mae Beavers, Nashville
From left to right: State Senator Mae Beavers, Nashville District Commander Lt. Col. James A. DeLapp, Cordell Hull Resource Manager Mark Herd, State Representative Terri Weaver, and Smith County Commissioner Bi... More