Frequently Asked Questions

Below is frequently asked questions.  These are not in any specific order.  If you have other questions, please submit to us in the contact us form.  We will respond within a couple of days.  Updated 3/11/07

Thank You.. Alligator Dock#1 Team

General:

1. Is there going to be any water left in the lake?

Lake Cumberland will still be one of the largest lakes in Eastern United States.

2. Is the lake going to drop below 680?

• The Corps have continued to tell me they have no intention of dropping the water level further at this time, but the official statement has been:  An emergency decision was made January 2007 to maintain the 680-foot elevation for the remainder of this year and will reevaluate lake levels in the Sept. - Oct. 07 timeframe for next year's operation.  
• In another e-mail from the Corps out of Nashville on this topic:

Just wanted to make sure you understand that we (The Army Corps of Engineers) have no plans to lower the lake below El. 680 at this time.

 We (The Corps) would only consider lowering below El.680 if, later in the year, we (The Corps) see a increase in seepage or no reaction to our initial risk reduction measures such as grouting and pool restrictions. The letters (to water districts) were sent out just to give the utilities a heads up that it was a possibility. Hopefully we (The Corps) won't have to go there.

Current Alligator Dock #1 location

1.  Is Alligator Dock #1 going to have a ramp to launch our boat?

There is a new ramp being installed, grading has been completed, rock has been hauled, the USACOE is stating it will be complete in the next couple of weeks.   We also have resort rentals at the top of the hill and Lake Cumberland Boatworks which will continue to utilize the ramp.

2.  After the move is completed, will there be slips at the current location?

Based on the inputs and support of our customers and community, we will continue to have runabout/cruiser slips at the current location. 

3.  Will there restaurant be open at the current location?

Yes, until we move it later in the season, then it will be open at the new location.

New Marina location at Island Creek Ramp

1.  Is Alligator Dock #1 marina moving to a new location?

Yes, we will be moving our ship's store, restaurant, houseboat and some cruiser and runabout slips to the new location.   The location is located up Wolf Creek close at an area known as Cave Springs or Island road boat ramp.

2.  When will this move take place?

We are currently working with the Corps and other agencies to get the infrastructure in place, we plan to complete the move over several months.   We will be moving parts of the marina in phases.   Some new unused slips will be moved in March.   We are currently working to get the land based infrastructure in place(improved access, electric, water, etc) before we move houseboats.   We will move some docks before the complete infrastructure is in place. 

3. Will the ramp be improved at the new location?

Yes, the county is working to expand the current launching facilities.

4. Will the road be improved?

Yes, the county is working to improve the road. 

5. Will there be security at the new location?  

We will have staff at the marina and will have enhanced security as we develop this new resort.

6. Will this move be permanent?

Yes, we will continue to have a marina and resort at the new location when the lake returns to previous levels.

7.  Will there be additional parking at the new location?

Yes, we will have additional parking areas that will be installed.