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Access Site TN

Melton Lake

Clinch River

Source: u_s__geological_survey Updated 1 year ago

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City: Oak Ridge, TN
County: Anderson County
Type: Boat Ramp
Location: 36.03774527, -84.19620686
123 Amanda Pl, Oak Ridge, TN 37830, USA
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Nearby Gauge Conditions
Beaver Creek at Solway, TN 5.1 mi away
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Conner Creek at East Gallaher Ferry Road near Farragut TN 8.2 mi away
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Beaver Creek near Powell Tenn 8.2 mi away
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Real-time data from USGS Water Services
Whitewater Runs on Clinch River
3 runs
There are no whitewater runs within 50 miles of this access site.
These whitewater runs are on the same river but located more than 50 miles from this access site.
Difficulty Classes
I Easy II Novice III Intermediate IV Advanced V Expert/Extreme VI Unrunnable
II 131 mi away 3. St. Paul to Dungannon
17.0 mi
I-III 160 mi away 2. Pucketts Hole to Nash Ford
8.2 mi 17 ft/mi
I-II 183 mi away 1. Taylor's Mill (Route 637) to Cedar Bluff (low water bridge)
23.1 mi 20 ft/mi
Whitewater data from American Whitewater
About This Access Site
Melton Lake at Oak Ridge provides access to the Clinch River, a major waterway that stretches over 336 miles through Tennessee. The Clinch River is a significant tributary with substantial flow averaging over 6800 cubic feet per second, making it a robust water system suitable for various boating activities. The lake environment at this access point offers a more controlled setting compared to the river's downstream sections, with an elevation that provides scenic views of the surrounding terrain in Anderson County.