Places on Watts Bar Lake tagged tva infrastructure. 4 places on the directory carry this tag. Browse the list below or jump to a category-specific page from the related links.
A functional navigation lock at the dam with bridges and industrial structure for the people who like that, and a solid fishing spot for everyone else.
Watts Bar Lock is a U.S. Army Corps of Engineers navigation lock adjacent to Watts Bar Dam in Decatur, TN. Boaters use it to transit between lake levels; anglers on both sides report crappie, striper, and sturgeon in the water around the structure.
A working Corps of Engineers lock that earns a second look if you catch a barge or a yacht going through.
The Fort Loudoun Navigation Lock on the Tennessee River in Lenoir City is operated by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Recreational boaters lock through for free; the phone number is (865) 986-2762. Watching from the concrete step area is a worthwhile stop when traffic is moving.
A TVA dam along US-321 that doubles as a serious bank-fishing platform.
A Tennessee Valley Authority hydroelectric dam on the Tennessee River near Lenoir City, open to the public 24 hours. The overlook and bankside access draw fishermen far more than tourists, and the fishing is the reason most people come back.
The TVA dam that defines the lower end of Watts Bar Lake, with public viewing access from the Spring City side.
Watts Bar Dam is a Tennessee Valley Authority dam at the lower end of Watts Bar Lake near Spring City. It is accessible by road and by water, and a boat ramp at the dam provides the closest public launch to the structure.
Places marked tva infrastructure.
Last updated: April 30, 2026