Boating
Information
Boating is an
enjoyable and popular sport on Old Hickory Lake. Pleasure boats, sailboats,
personal watercraft, fishing boats and commercial barges all share the waters on
Old Hickory Lake. Each boater has the responsibility to respect other boaters
and practice safe operating procedures. Accidents can and do happen if safety
rules are ignored. Boaters are urged to wear approved personal flotation
devices, maintain all equipment and practice appropriate rules of the road while
operating on the lake. Personal flotation devices are required for persons
operating personal watercraft, children under the age of 12, and boaters
operating in the tailwaters below the dam. Potential boating hazards occur when
refueling. Always ventilate the area around the gas tanks completely before
starting the engine. Even the slightest spark can cause an explosion if gasoline
fumes build up.
Navigation
Information: Includes links to navigation charts and maps for
waterways in the Nashville District.
More information
on boating rules and regulations are available at the following web sites:
