⚠ Important Safety Notice
TellicoLakeTour.com is provided for educational and recreational purposes only. It is not a real-time navigation resource, official chart, or substitute for professional maritime guidance.
Educational Purpose Only
All content on this site — including points of interest descriptions, hazard information, GPS coordinates, depth references, and aerial footage — is provided for educational and recreational purposes only. This site is intended to help users learn about Tellico Lake, not to serve as a primary navigation tool.
Conditions Change
Lake conditions on Tellico Lake change constantly. Water levels, hazard locations, shoreline features, docking availability, and underwater obstructions vary with TVA pool management schedules, weather events, and seasonal changes. Information on this site may not reflect current conditions at the time of your visit to the lake.
Specifically:
- Submerged hazards that appear at one pool level may be hidden at another.
- GPS coordinates and depth references are approximate and may not reflect current conditions.
- Dock availability, facility hours, and amenity conditions change without notice.
- Navigation channel conditions and buoy placements are managed by TVA and other authorities and are subject to change.
Not a Substitute for Official Resources
Always consult official and current navigation resources before operating a vessel on Tellico Lake, including:
- Current NOAA or TVA navigation charts for Tellico Lake
- TVA lake level information and operational notices
- U.S. Coast Guard Notices to Mariners
- Buoy and marker placements as observed on the water
Boater Responsibility
Boaters are solely responsible for their own safety and the safety of their passengers and other persons on the water. Operating a vessel requires independent judgment, situational awareness, and compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations. No information on this site relieves any boater of these responsibilities.
Limitation of Liability
Don Merritt and TellicoLakeTour.com expressly disclaim any and all liability for accidents, injuries, property damage, or losses of any kind resulting from reliance on information provided on this website. Use of this site and its content is entirely at your own risk.
Note: The disclaimer language on this site is under legal review. A Tennessee attorney familiar with recreational liability law will be consulted before the site is made public to ensure adequate protection.
Hazard Information
Hazard information on this site is provided to help educate boaters about known risks in specific areas of Tellico Lake. This information is based on local knowledge and is provided in good faith, but it is not exhaustive. Not all hazards on Tellico Lake are documented here. Always navigate with caution, at safe speeds, and with a proper lookout regardless of whether a specific hazard is identified on this site.