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Lake Ocoee Dock Builder

Lake Ocoee (also known as Parksville Lake) is a small TVA reservoir tucked into the Cherokee National Forest. Quiet, scenic, and a favorite of cabin owners. We design, permit, and build the full catalog across all 1,900 acres.

1,900Acres
7 miLength
~10 ftSeasonal Drawdown
1County Served
Lake Ocoee

Small mountain lake, big character.


Lake Ocoee — locally also called Parksville Lake — is one of the smaller TVA reservoirs in the system, impounded by Ocoee Dam No. 1 in 1913. 1,900 acres sit inside the Cherokee National Forest in Polk County, surrounded by mountain ridges.

The lake's character is cabin and recreation, not large residential subdivisions. Most builds are simpler fixed docks or compact floating sections suited to cabin properties. The lake's mountain setting also means steeper shoreline approaches on many properties.

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Custom Blue Horizon dock at Lake Ocoee
Services on Ocoee

Full Catalog, Across Lake Ocoee


Docks

Marine-grade lumber, galvanized hardware, decades of life. Pile-driven foundations.

Boat & PWC Lifts

Tide Tamer, Floatair, WaveArmor, American Muscle — sized to your hull.

Blueprints & Design

Custom drawings, permit packages, build estimates — designed for the lake.

TVA 26a Permits

We file every permit, pay the $1,000 fee, and manage TVA review end-to-end.

Finished Blue Horizon dock build at Lake Ocoee
Build Strategy

Right-Sized for the Mountain.


Ocoee builds are typically smaller in footprint than residential-lake builds. The setting is the selling point: mountain ridges, clear water, quiet coves. Designs lean toward fixed docks with natural-tone finishes that don't fight the National Forest backdrop.

  • Fixed docks dominate — simpler footprint suited to cabin properties.
  • Natural-tone finishes: cedar trim, muted metal roofs, neutral composite decking.
  • Steep-shoreline gangways for the typical mountain bank approach.
  • Compact lifts sized to smaller recreation boats and PWCs more than wakeboats.
Ocoee Communities

Where We Build on Ocoee


Benton & Ocoee, TN

Polk County communities ringing the lake.

Reliance, TN

Upper-river communities feeding into the lake.

Cherokee National Forest

Cabin and lake-house properties surrounded by the Forest.

Polk County

Lake-wide residential and recreational dock work.

Ready to Build on Lake Ocoee?

TVA permits handled, fees included, in-house crew on every build. Same-week site visits typical.

Frequently Asked

Lake Ocoee FAQ


Is Lake Ocoee the same as Parksville Lake?

Same body of water. Officially called Lake Ocoee by TVA, often called Parksville Lake locally. Same regulations and same 26a permit process apply.

Do I need a TVA 26a permit on Ocoee?

Yes — Ocoee is TVA-managed. We file, cover the $1,000 fee, and manage TVA review on every Ocoee build.

Are there National Forest considerations?

Yes — the lake is inside Cherokee National Forest, which means additional design and finish constraints. We design to fit the setting and to pass any Forest Service review.

What size docks do you typically build on Ocoee?

Smaller than residential-lake builds. Single or double-slip fixed docks are common, often paired with compact PWC lifts.

How long does an Ocoee build take?

4–6 months from contract to finish. Permit review can be a bit longer with National Forest considerations factored in.

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