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J. Percy Priest Lake is an artificial lake in north central Tennessee formed by J. Percy Priest Dam, located about 10 miles east of downtown Nashville along the Stone River. The lake and dam are named after Congressman Percy Priest.
J. Percy Priest Lake consists of 14,200 acres of water at summer pool elevation 490 feet above mean sea level. The water is surrounded by 18,854 acres of public lands, 10,000 acres of which are devoted to wildlife management.
There are 3 J. Percy Priest Lake Tennessee campgrounds for visitors to enjoy: Anderson Road, Seven Points, and Poole Knobs. The area also features 11 day-use picnic areas and 12 boat-launching ramps. J. Percy Priest Lake is also home to several marinas and the Vanderbilt Sailing Club. |
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