Localwaters

Normandy Lake aka Normandy reservoir is an impoundment of the Duck River formed by Normandy Dam, a Tennessee Valley Authority project of the early 1970s which was built for flood control and recreation. Normandy was not equipped for power generation as were previous TVA dams built in Middle Tennessee. The structure was named for the town of Normandy, which is nearby. The resultant reservoir occupies over 5,000 acres (2,000 ha) of what was previously prime land for agriculture.

The dam is 110 feet high and stretches 2,807 feet across the Duck River. The water level in Normandy Reservoir varies about 11 feet in a normal year.

Normandy Reservoir attracts bass and crappie anglers, campers, and boaters from a wide area. Barton Springs Recreation Area on the south shore of the reservoir is particularly popular.

The Duck River watershed is one of the most biologically diverse river systems in the nation. Over 500 species of fish, insects, and other aquatic life inhabit the ecosystem, including two species of mussels ? the Cumberland monkeyface and the birdwing pearly ? on the endangered species list.

Please consider showing your appreciation of Normandy Lake by picking up some litter during your next visit, many hands make light work.