{
  "schema_version": "1.0",
  "generated": "2026-04-28",
  "ramps": [
    {
      "id": "tom-fuller",
      "name": "Tom Fuller Memorial Park Boat Ramp",
      "slug": "tom-fuller",
      "url": "https://watts.bar/boat-ramps/tom-fuller/",
      "region": "rockwood",
      "river_mile": 553,
      "address": { "street": "1360 Pumphouse Rd", "city": "Rockwood", "state": "TN", "zip": "37854", "country": "US" },
      "geo": { "lat": 35.86388, "lon": -84.68146 },
      "operator": "City of Rockwood",
      "operator_phone": "(865) 354-0611",
      "operator_url": "https://cityofrockwood.com/tom-fuller-park",
      "lanes": "multi-lane",
      "courtesy_dock": true,
      "surface": "concrete",
      "fee": null,
      "fee_notes": "Free public ramp",
      "tournament_use": "very high",
      "shoreline_amenities": ["picnic_shelter", "trailer_parking", "shore_fishing"],
      "best_for": ["bass_tournament_basing", "spectator_viewing", "trailerable_launch"],
      "summary": "The largest public ramp on the Rockwood end of Watts Bar Lake and the lake's heaviest-use bass-tournament base. Multi-lane concrete with a courtesy dock and substantial trailer parking. On tournament weekends, takeoff in the morning and weigh-in in the afternoon are showtime for spectators interested in seeing big bass boats.",
      "wind_protection_score": 1,
      "wind_protection_note": "Main-channel exposed. Open water in front of the ramp; afternoon chop from sustained wind in any direction will push waves at the dock.",
      "ramp_notes": "Tournament Saturdays produce significant ramp-area congestion in the predawn hours and again at afternoon weigh-in. Non-tournament weekday mornings are open. The ramp is suitable for boats up to and including the largest typical recreational craft and tournament rigs.",
      "verified": true,
      "sources": [
        { "url": "https://cityofrockwood.com/tom-fuller-park", "type": "first_party" }
      ]
    },
    {
      "id": "tva-lakeshore-park",
      "name": "TVA Lakeshore Park Boat Ramp",
      "slug": "tva-lakeshore-park",
      "url": "https://watts.bar/boat-ramps/tva-lakeshore-park/",
      "region": "rockwood",
      "river_mile": 561,
      "address": { "street": "Lakeshore Park Rd", "city": "Harriman", "state": "TN", "zip": "37748", "country": "US" },
      "geo": { "lat": 35.91, "lon": -84.61 },
      "operator": "Tennessee Valley Authority",
      "operator_phone": "(800) 882-5263",
      "operator_url": "https://www.tva.com/environment/recreation",
      "lanes": "two-lane",
      "courtesy_dock": true,
      "surface": "concrete",
      "fee": null,
      "fee_notes": "Free public ramp",
      "tournament_use": "low to medium",
      "shoreline_amenities": ["trailer_parking", "shoreline_walking"],
      "best_for": ["routine_launching", "weekday_use", "harriman_access"],
      "summary": "A two-lane concrete ramp with a courtesy dock on the Harriman side of the lake. Lighter use than Tom Fuller and a good alternative when Tom Fuller is busy. Suitable for routine recreational launching.",
      "wind_protection_score": 1,
      "wind_protection_note": "Main-channel facing on the Harriman side. Sustained wind out of the south or southwest fetches across the open channel; the dock can get bouncy in the afternoon.",
      "ramp_notes": "Less crowded than Tom Fuller, even on weekends. Trailer parking is adequate for typical recreational use but smaller than the Rockwood and Kingston ramps.",
      "verified": true,
      "sources": [
        { "url": "https://www.wattsbar.com/boat-ramps--tva-lakeshore-park-boat-ramp/3332", "type": "directory" }
      ]
    },
    {
      "id": "caney-creek-ramp",
      "name": "Caney Creek Boat Ramp",
      "slug": "caney-creek-ramp",
      "url": "https://watts.bar/boat-ramps/caney-creek-ramp/",
      "region": "rockwood",
      "river_mile": 553,
      "address": { "street": "851 Caney Creek Rd", "city": "Harriman", "state": "TN", "zip": "37748", "country": "US" },
      "geo": { "lat": 35.84, "lon": -84.65 },
      "operator": "Roane County",
      "operator_phone": null,
      "operator_url": null,
      "lanes": "single",
      "courtesy_dock": false,
      "surface": "concrete",
      "fee": null,
      "fee_notes": "Free public ramp",
      "tournament_use": "low",
      "shoreline_amenities": ["adjacent_marina"],
      "best_for": ["caney_creek_arm_launching", "embayment_access"],
      "summary": "A small public ramp at the head of the Caney Creek arm, just before the Caney Creek bridge. Distinct from the private Caney Creek Marina ramp next door. Best for boaters launching directly into the Caney Creek embayment without main-channel exposure.",
      "wind_protection_score": 3,
      "wind_protection_note": "Tucked into the Caney Creek embayment, off the main channel. Calm in almost any wind. The exception is a strong easterly blowing straight up the creek mouth, which is uncommon.",
      "ramp_notes": "Mind the 22-foot fixed-clearance bridge if planning to leave the embayment with a tall-superstructure boat. The adjacent Caney Creek Marina has fuel and Oakey's on the Water restaurant within walking distance.",
      "verified": true,
      "sources": []
    },
    {
      "id": "spring-city-boat-ramp",
      "name": "Spring City Boat Ramp",
      "slug": "spring-city-boat-ramp",
      "url": "https://watts.bar/boat-ramps/spring-city-boat-ramp/",
      "region": "spring-city",
      "river_mile": 535,
      "address": { "city": "Spring City", "state": "TN", "zip": "37381", "country": "US" },
      "geo": null,
      "operator": "City of Spring City",
      "operator_phone": "(423) 365-6441",
      "operator_url": "https://visitspringcitytn.com/",
      "lanes": "single to two-lane",
      "courtesy_dock": true,
      "surface": "concrete",
      "fee": null,
      "fee_notes": "Free public ramp",
      "tournament_use": "medium",
      "shoreline_amenities": ["shore_fishing"],
      "best_for": ["spring_city_quick_launch", "lower_lake_access"],
      "summary": "Public lake access in Spring City. The most likely candidate is Spring City Park's waterfront launch on the lake side of town, but the city does not publish a street address for the park's boat-launch and the name 'Spring City Boat Ramp' is not used on first-party signage.",
      "wind_protection_score": 3,
      "wind_protection_note": "Set inside the Piney embayment in Spring City, off the main channel. Stays calm in most wind. Exposed direction is up-the-embayment from the southeast, which is rare.",
      "ramp_notes": "Address unverified — call the City of Spring City or TWRA Region 3 (931-484-9571) before relying on this for navigation. Most boaters in this area use Rhea Springs Recreation Area instead.",
      "verified": false,
      "sources": [
        { "url": "https://www.springcitychamber.org/attractions-recreation", "type": "first_party" },
        { "url": "https://visitspringcitytn.com/", "type": "first_party" },
        { "url": "https://twra.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=99260b5ae08f4eb386946f08e1f18d3f", "type": "first_party" }
      ]
    },
    {
      "id": "watts-bar-dam-ramp",
      "name": "Watts Bar Dam Reservation Boat Ramp",
      "slug": "watts-bar-dam-ramp",
      "url": "https://watts.bar/boat-ramps/watts-bar-dam-ramp/",
      "region": "lower-lake-dam",
      "river_mile": 530,
      "address": { "city": "Spring City", "state": "TN", "zip": "37381", "country": "US" },
      "geo": null,
      "operator": "Tennessee Valley Authority",
      "operator_phone": "(800) 882-5263",
      "operator_url": "https://www.tva.com/environment/recreation/recreation-areas/watts-bar-dam-reservation",
      "lanes": "single",
      "courtesy_dock": false,
      "surface": "concrete",
      "fee": null,
      "fee_notes": "Free public ramp at the dam reservation",
      "tournament_use": "low",
      "shoreline_amenities": ["picnic_shelter", "shoreline_access"],
      "best_for": ["tailwater_fishing_access", "dam_zone_sightseeing"],
      "summary": "Small public ramp at the Watts Bar Dam Reservation on the south shore near the dam. The most direct launching point for tailwater fishing or dam-zone sightseeing. Operationally sensitive: respect posted hazardous-waters buoys and check live dam-generation status before launching.",
      "wind_protection_score": 2,
      "wind_protection_note": "Sheltered by the dam structure and surrounding bluffs. Wind matters less here than current; check generation status before launching regardless of weather.",
      "ramp_notes": "When turbines are spinning, current near the dam can be significant. The live generation status on the homepage shows how many turbines are online; plan to be clear of the immediate forebay before operations spin up. See the safety page for hazardous-waters guidance.",
      "verified": true,
      "sources": [
        { "url": "https://www.tva.com/environment/recreation/recreation-areas/watts-bar-dam-reservation", "type": "first_party" },
        { "url": "https://www.tva.com/environment/lake-levels/hazardous-waters", "type": "first_party" }
      ]
    }
  ]
}