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Philadelphia Quarry

Tennessee, United States
Depth5–74 ft (1.5–22.6 m)
AccessShore
Cert LevelOpen Water
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Late spring through early autumn for warmest water; divable year-round

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A 3-acre spring-fed quarry off I-75 exit 68 between Knoxville and Chattanooga, used year-round by East Tennessee divers and training classes. Six small boats sit at depths of 30-65 ft and training platforms are set at roughly 16, 20, 25, 30 and 74 ft, plus a buoyancy course. Summer water temperatures reach about 80 F with typical visibility around 25 ft.

Quick Facts

Depth Range1.5m – 22.6m
CertificationOpen Water
GearExposure protection for sub-thermocline temps; drysuit in winter
HazardsCold water below the thermocline; silt easily stirred near platforms and sunken boats
shorewreck

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