Cedar Creek Embayment of Old Hickory Reservoir
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TDEC publishes the water-quality measurements for Cedar Creek Embayment of Old Hickory Reservoir. Here is what has been measured.
- Public access
- Limited data
Cedar Creek Embayment of Old Hickory Reservoir in Wilson County, Tennessee has water-quality measurements published by TDEC, shown here as reported. Phosphorus: 79 µg/L.
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. Methodology: how these readings are compared.
What Cedar Creek Embayment of Old Hickory Reservoir is good for
From access and monitoring records, not editorial picks.
- Boat launch5 documented ramps
- Camping2 public campgrounds nearby
Swimming conditions
No readingLimited data
Nutrient and algae readings are not a swimming clearance. Check local advisories before you swim.
Whether Cedar Creek Embayment of Old Hickory Reservoir is safe to swim in today is a call for the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation and the county health department, who post current advisories. LakeQuality does not issue swimming clearances.
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Water quality measurements for Cedar Creek Embayment of Old Hickory Reservoir
These are the measurements TDEC publishes for Cedar Creek Embayment of Old Hickory Reservoir, shown as reported. The condition class beside each reading is the EPA National Lakes Assessment class for this lake’s ecoregion.
No clarity data. Phosphorus 79 µg/L. TSI 67.
| Measure | Reading | Where it sits |
|---|---|---|
| Water clarity (Secchi depth) | No reading How deep a black-and-white disk stays visible from the surface. Higher is clearer. | |
| Total phosphorus | 79µg/L | Measured, not scored The nutrient that most limits algae growth in freshwater. More phosphorus, more algae potential. |
| Chlorophyll-a (algae) | No reading The green pigment in algae — a direct measure of how much algae is in the water. | |
| Trophic state (TSI)Carlson's 0–100 index of how much algae a lake can support, from clarity, phosphorus and chlorophyll-a. | 67 | Eutrophic OligotrophicMesotrophicEutrophicHypereutrophic |
High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity
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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
Public campgrounds near Cedar Creek Embayment of Old Hickory Reservoir
Nearest public campgrounds in the USGS National Map inventory, within about 3 miles. An empty list means USGS records no campground that close, which is not the same as camping being unavailable. Where the source gives an official reservation link, it is used; the cabin and hotel search does not cover campsites. More camping lakes
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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. Its water-quality measurements are published by TDEC and shown on this page as reported.
What is the water quality of Cedar Creek Embayment of Old Hickory Reservoir?
- Cedar Creek Embayment of Old Hickory Reservoir in Wilson County, Tennessee has water-quality measurements published by TDEC, shown here as reported. Phosphorus: 79 µg/L.
Is Cedar Creek Embayment of Old Hickory Reservoir safe to swim in?
- Nutrient and algae readings are 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.
Can I fish at 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. Seasons, size and bag limits, and whether you need a license are set by Tennessee's fish and wildlife agency, so check its current regulations before you go.
Are there campgrounds on Cedar Creek Embayment of Old Hickory Reservoir?
- Cedar Creek Embayment of Old Hickory Reservoir has 2 public campgrounds from USGS The National Map within 5 km, including Cedar Creek (tn), Lone Branch. This is a location join, not a booking. Cabins and hotels are listed separately; campsite reservations use the official link when the source provides one.
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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)
EPA condition classes from the National Lakes Assessment (EPA 841-R-24-006, Table 6-3), applied by ecoregion. See where the data comes from and data sources.
Other records on this page
Named boat-access points from the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory
Public campgrounds from USGS The National Map Structures, within about 3 miles