Mine Lick Creek

	Mine Lick Creek Mine Lick Creek is a tributary of the Caney Fork River in and near Baxter, Tennessee. Mine Lick Creek suffered significant pollution for nearly three decades, causing a Water Contact Advisory to be issued by TDEC for 0.5 miles of the creek in Baxter. This lasted from 1986 to 2015, and the water quality improving to safe levels was a moment of celebration among Baxter residents. The creek becomes dry before it runs into Center Hill Lake Center Hill Lake is a reservoir in the U.S. state of Tennessee. It is located in Middle Tennessee near Smithville. Created by means of a dam constructed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in 1948, the lake has a dual purpose: electricity produc ..., but it is big enough that the valley it created contains a significant embayment of the lake. References {{authority control Rivers of Tennessee ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Caney Fork River The Caney Fork River is a river that flows through central Tennessee in the United States, draining a substantial portion of the southwestern Cumberland Plateau and southeastern Highland Rim regions. It is a major tributary of the Cumberland River, and is part of the Cumberland, Ohio and Mississippi basins. The river is long, and its watershed covers in eleven counties. Monterey, Baxter, Sparta, Smithville, McMinnville, Altamont, Spencer and Gordonsville are among the towns that are at least partially drained by the river. The Caney Fork flows through two impoundments— Center Hill Lake and Great Falls Lake— both of which create sizeable artificial lakes. The river's basin is home to numerous protected lands and recreational areas, including five state wilderness areas, six interpretive areas, and a wildlife management area.Tennessee Division of Water Pollution ControlCaney Fork River Water Quality Management Plan Summary October 2003, p. 1. Two state parks& ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Baxter, Tennessee Baxter is a city in Putnam County, Tennessee, United States. The population was 1,578 at the 2020 census.Tennessee Department of Economic and Community DevelopmentCertified Population of Tennessee Incorporated Municipalities and Counties, State of Tennessee official website, 14 July 2011. Retrieved: 6 December 2013. It is part of the Cookeville, Tennessee Micropolitan Statistical Area. Geography Baxter is located at (36.155012, -85.636365). According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , all land. Baxter was affected by the Tornado outbreak of March 2–3, 2020. Demographics 2020 census As of the 2020 United States census, there were 1,578 people, 584 households, and 372 families residing in the town. 2000 census As of the census of 2000, there were 1,279 people, 548 households, and 357 families residing in the city. The population density was 690.4 people per square mile (266.9/km2). There were 618 housing units at an average density of 3 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Center Hill Lake Center Hill Lake is a reservoir in the U.S. state of Tennessee. It is located in Middle Tennessee near Smithville. Created by means of a dam constructed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in 1948, the lake has a dual purpose: electricity production and flood control. Center Hill Dam is high, and it is composed of concrete and earth structures, with 8 gates that are wide each. Center Hill Lake is one of four major flood control reservoirs for the Cumberland; the others being Percy Priest Lake, Dale Hollow Reservoir, and Lake Cumberland. Geography The lake, which is long, covers an area of . Center Hill Lake has a storage capacity of of water. The lake has approximately of shoreline, with the deepest point at . The watershed area for the lake is . The lake is well known for water recreation and fishing. Major tributaries of Center Hill Lake include the Caney Fork (the main tributary) and the Falling Water River. Edgar Evins, Burgess Falls and Rock Island State Parks con ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]