Tennessee Valley Authority
Cedar Creek Reservoir
Cedar Creek in the northwest corner of Alabama is the site of Cedar Creek Dam. It’s part of a cluster of four dams located on Bear Creek and its tributaries.
Cedar Creek Dam is one of four dams that provide flood control, recreational opportunities, and water supply in northwest Alabama. The others are Bear Creek, Upper Bear Creek, and Little Bear Creek. Cedar Creek is the largest of the four Bear Creek reservoirs.
The Bear Creek area is popular with all types of boaters, including canoeists and kayakers. Bear Creek Floatway, which flows into Bear Creek Reservoir, is a popular spot for teaching first-timers to negotiate rapids and work with the current.
Below Bear Creek Dam the Lower Bear Creek Canoe Trail provides a more leisurely float running a total of 34 miles down the creek and all the way to Pickwick Landing Dam on the Tennessee.
The scenic area is also used by fishermen, picnickers, birdwatchers, and sightseers.
More information on TVA reservoirs:
Daily reservoir operation information