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Watts Bar Dam Access

Watts Bar Dam Access provides free public access to Watts Bar Lake at the Meigs/Rhea County line, offering both an overlook on the Rhea County side and lake access on the Meigs County side for paddling and boating.

This location is ideal for getting up close to the dam and locks while enjoying scenic views of the Tennessee River, making it a great stop for water recreation enthusiasts exploring the area's 722 miles of shoreline.


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