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Norris Lake - Loyston Point
Tennessee, United States
DepthUp to 120 ft (37 m)
AccessBoth
Cert LevelOpen Water; Advanced Open Water recommended for ghost forest depths
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Late spring through fall; lake is open to diving 24 hours
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Norris Lake, the TVA's oldest reservoir (1936) north of Knoxville, is rated the cleanest lake in the Tennessee Valley and is a popular freshwater dive destination. The Loyston Point area features a standing 'ghost forest' whose treetops can be reached around 80 ft, with the bottom near 120 ft. Shore and boat diving are both practical from the TVA Loyston Point recreation area; visibility typically runs 10-15 ft.
Quick Facts
Depth RangeUp to 36.6m
CertificationOpen Water; Advanced Open Water recommended for ghost forest depths
GearDive flag, line/reel and light for timber; exposure protection for thermocline
HazardsDepth - lake bottom exceeds 100 ft; entanglement in submerged standing timber; heavy summer boat traffic; modest visibility
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