Cordell Hull Lake

Cordell Hull Lake is a man-made reservoir located in Smith County, Tennessee, USA. The lake was formed by the construction of the Cordell Hull Dam on the Cumberland River and was completed in 1973. The lake has a surface area of 12,104 acres and a shoreline of 381 miles. It offers numerous recreational opportunities such as fishing, boating, camping, hiking, and wildlife watching. The lake is named after Cordell Hull, a former Secretary of State and Nobel Peace Prize winner who was born in nearby Pickett County, Tennessee.