Anchorage

Powrplnt

United States

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Shelter: NW, W, SW
Seabed: mud
Anchoring: Allowed

Anchorage on the Cumberland River in Kentucky near a power plant, mud bottom, sheltered from NW, W and SW winds.

Guide

Approach and anchoring

River anchorage off the main channel below a power station that serves as the landmark. The mud bottom holds well. Keep clear of commercial tow traffic working the Cumberland.

Practical

No services on site. Green Turtle Bay, the nearest full marina with fuel and provisions, lies 28 nm to the east near Barkley Lock.

Key facts

Type: Anchorage
Coordinates: 37.15927, -88.77813 (37°9.56'N 88°46.69'W)
Country: United States
Shelter: Sheltered from north-west, west, south-west winds
Seabed: mud
Anchoring: Allowed
Updated: July 7, 2026

Getting there

Powrplnt lies at 37°9.56'N 88°46.69'W, that is 37.15927, -88.77813 in decimal degrees.

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Frequently asked questions

Which winds is Powrplnt sheltered from?

Powrplnt is sheltered from north-west, west, south-west winds.

Can you anchor at Powrplnt?

Yes, anchoring is allowed at Powrplnt.

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