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of Dale Hollow Lake!

The history of Dale Hollow Lake is a rich one and the complete story can’t be told in one account, as evident by the vast amount of information available.

From construction of the dam to the people and communities who called the former river valleys home prior to the lake being formed, an abundance of historical information is out there to explore.

And since the reservoir has now existed for the better part of a century after the Dale Hollow Dam was completed in 1943, the lake has had time to create a legacy of its own with unsurpassed water purity, natural beauty, world-class fishing, and more.

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Explore these links to learn more about the HISTORY of Dale Hollow Lake and the dam!

HISTORY BY U.S. ARMY CORPS

Follow this link for historical information from the Army Corps on Dale Hollow Lake.

HISTORY BY MARINA ASSOC.

Follow this link for historical information from the Marina Association on Dale Hollow.

HISTORY BY CLAY CO. CHAMBER

Follow this link for historical info from the Clay Chamber of Commerce on Dale Hollow.

HISTORY ON DAM'S 75th YEAR

Follow this link for historical info about the dam’s 75th year of existence on Dale Hollow.

Explore these links to read articles about the HISTORY of Dale Hollow Lake and the dam!

ARTICLE BY JOSEPHINE JOURNAL

Follow this link for historical information from an article by Josephine’s Journal.

ARTICLE ON TOWN THAT DROWNED

Follow this link for historical information from an article about Willow Grove.

ARTICLE ON NAMING THE LAKE

Follow this link for historical information from an article about naming the lake.

ARTICLE ON HONORING MEN LOST

Follow this link for historical info from an article about men who died during construction.

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Learn everything you need to know about Dale Hollow Lake including how it started, the history behind it, statistics, the region’s climate, and much more.

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BOATER'S PARADISE

With clean water free of hazards, no private homes or docks dotting the shoreline, and numerous coves for privacy, Dale Hollow lake is your own personal boater’s paradise.

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CHART A COURSE

If you are planning a trip to Dale Hollow Lake there are a few things you may want to consider before you go, like access, marinas, climate, ideas, events, and much more.

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GAME GALORE

Dale Hollow offers over 24,000 acres of public hunting land full of whitetail deer, wild turkey, waterfowl, and small game–all ready and waiting for the taking.

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SMALLMOUTH CAPITAL

Due to the lake boasting six out of the Top 10 smallmouth bass ever caught—including the World Record, Dale Hollow has long been known as the Smallmouth Capital of the World.

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PLAY YOUR WAY

With ample swimming access, water to explore from above or below, trails for riding and hiking, and much more, Dale Hollow Lake has it all!

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SCENES OF GRANDEUR

Magnificent views are all around at Dale Hollow Lake and they can be enjoyed from any perspective. Sunset shots, vistas of unmolested shorelines, and much more await.

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HANG YOUR HAT

At Dale Hollow Lake there’s no shortage of places to hang your hat–including cabins, motels, houseboats, campgrounds, RV parks, primitive camping, and more.

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Be sure to explore all Dale Hollow Lake has to offer before you go with the links below!

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