The Cheatham Lock and Dam is a dam in Ashland City, Tennessee, USA.[1] It was built on the Cumberland River from 1949 to 1951.[2]
| Cheatham Lock and Dam | |
|---|---|
 Powerhouse at Cheatham Dam | |
  Location in Tennessee | |
| Location | Ashland City, Tennessee, United States |
| Coordinates | 36°19′11″N 87°13′21″W / 36.319785°N 87.222568°W |
| Construction began | 1949 |
| Opening date | 1951 |
| Operator(s) | USACE |
| Dam and spillways | |
| Impounds | Cumberland River |
| Reservoir | |
| Creates | Cheatham Lake |
Electricity from the dam is marketed by the Southeastern Power Administration.[3]
References
edit- ^ "Cheatham Lock and Dam, TN". Recreation.gov. Retrieved April 16, 2016.
- ^ "Cheatham Navigation Lock". US Army Corps of Engineers. Retrieved April 16, 2016.
- ^ "Generation – Southeastern Power Administration". Energy.gov. Retrieved 2023-03-20.
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