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Wheeler Lake

Decatur, Alabama
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Ownership: Federal Government
Official website: recreation.gov
Posted by: MountainMan on December 15, 2005

Description

Wheeler Lake was created in 1936 as one of the first major dam projects on the Tennessee River for flood control, power generation, and navigation. The lake is 74 miles long, has 1,063 miles of shoreline and a surface area of 67,100 acres. Nearby cities include Huntsville, Athens, and Decatur, Alabama. Wheeler National Wildlife Refuge, which encompasses 34,500 acres, is a major feature of Wheeler Lake. White crappie, largemouth bass, and sunfish are among the principal sport fish.

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Decatur, AL, is on the shore of Wheeler Lake. From Huntsville, take I-565 south to Decatur. From Athens, take I-65 south or Highway 72 west to Joe Wheeler State Park.

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Coleman Exponent Apex II Backpacker Camp Stove
Low profile design Easily packable component system 22 oz. fuel bottle included Fill it up one time and use it...