Cedar Creek Embayment of Old Hickory Reservoir
Wilson County, TennesseeView mapDirections
Not enough samples to grade — no nutrient or algae measurement meets the evidence bar (at least 3 samples within 10 years). No letter yet. Here is what we do have.
- Public access
- Limited data
Cedar Creek Embayment of Old Hickory Reservoir in Wilson County, Tennessee is not rated for water quality — its monitoring record does not meet the evidence bar. Phosphorus: 79 µg/L.
- Phosphorus
- 79 µg/L
- Public access
- Yes
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Why Cedar Creek Embayment of Old Hickory Reservoir has no grade
We grade a lake only when the monitoring record supports a letter: at least three phosphorus or chlorophyll-a samples in the last ten years, scored against EPA National Lakes Assessment thresholds for this lake’s ecoregion. For Cedar Creek Embayment of Old Hickory Reservoir, no nutrient or algae measurement meets the evidence bar (at least 3 samples within 10 years). Sampling here has recorded phosphorus, but not water clarity and algae (chlorophyll-a).
Not Rated is not an F. It is EPA Integrated Reporting Category 3 — insufficient information. The water here may be excellent or poor; nobody has measured enough of it to say. Everything below that has been measured is still reported on this page.
Sampling is run by TDEC and volunteer programs, and published through the EPA Water Quality Portal. Read the full grading methodology.
Cedar Creek Embayment of Old Hickory Reservoir is a lake in Wilson County, Tennessee. Limited fish-species data available. Public access is available with 5 public boat landings.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, TDEC, last sampled 2024-08-06. Grade methodology: LakeQuality methodology.
What Cedar Creek Embayment of Old Hickory Reservoir is good for
From access and monitoring records, not editorial picks.
- Boat launch5 documented ramps
Swimming Safety
Not ratedLimited data
The letter is not a swimming clearance. Check local advisories before you swim.
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Water quality measurements for Cedar Creek Embayment of Old Hickory Reservoir
These readings exist but are not enough for an A–F grade — see why.
No clarity data. Phosphorus 79 µg/L. TSI 67.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | No recent samples | |
| Phosphorus | 79 µg/L | Not graded |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No recent samples | |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 67 | Eutrophic |
High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity
Recreation & Access
- Cedar Creek ParkPublic
- Lone BranchPublic
- Cedar Creek Yacht ClubPublic
- Boat House at Benders FerryPublic
- Cedar Creek MarinaSemi-private
Named access points in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory, within about 3 miles. More lakes with boat ramps
Fishing Cedar Creek Embayment of Old Hickory Reservoir
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Frequently asked questions about Cedar Creek Embayment of Old Hickory Reservoir
Where is Cedar Creek Embayment of Old Hickory Reservoir?
- Cedar Creek Embayment of Old Hickory Reservoir is a lake in Wilson County, Tennessee. LakeQuality has not rated this lake (UNRATED) — no nutrient or algae measurement meets the evidence bar (at least 3 samples within 10 years).
What is the water quality grade for Cedar Creek Embayment of Old Hickory Reservoir?
- Cedar Creek Embayment of Old Hickory Reservoir in Wilson County, Tennessee is not rated for water quality — its monitoring record does not meet the evidence bar. Phosphorus: 79 µg/L.
Is Cedar Creek Embayment of Old Hickory Reservoir safe to swim in?
- The letter is not a swimming clearance. Check local advisories before you swim.
Are there boat ramps on Cedar Creek Embayment of Old Hickory Reservoir?
- Cedar Creek Embayment of Old Hickory Reservoir has 5 documented boat landings in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory. Named access points include Cedar Creek Park, Lone Branch, Cedar Creek Yacht Club, Boat House at Benders Ferry, among others. Public access is listed as yes.
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Where this data comes from
1 measurement from 1 monitoring station, 2024. Retrieved from the EPA Water Quality Portal on 2026-08-02.
Collected and reported by
- TDEC Division of Water Resources
TDECWR_WQX1 sample · 2024
Analytical methods
- Phosphorus by Colorimetry
Monitoring station identifiers (1)
Grade thresholds from the EPA National Lakes Assessment (EPA 841-R-24-006, Table 6-3), applied by ecoregion. See how grades are calculated and data sources.
Other records on this page
Named boat-access points from the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory