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Sailboat On Point is a silty Lake Hickory wreck on a point.
Sailboat On Point is a silty Lake Hickory wreck on a point.
Sailboat On Point is a sheltered freshwater wreck on a long point near Oxford Dam on Lake Hickory, with an upright 22-foot sailboat and a bottom that silts easily. It works best as a calm, controlled dive where staying off the bottom matters more than covering distance, and a simple route plan helps keep the wreck readable.
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Best Season
Warm, quieter days are usually easiest because the lake is calmer and the silt is less likely to bloom.
Typical Conditions
Freshwater wreck conditions with little current, a silty bottom, and visibility that can fall quickly if the bottom is disturbed.
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Safety Notes
Keep a little height off the bottom, because the silt can erase detail fast. Stay clear of dam-area hazard zones and keep the dive simple if the water clouds.
Access Restrictions
Treat the lake as shared recreational water and confirm the day’s entry plan before you go. Stay clear of any dam or spillway danger zones.
Legal Notes
Lake Hickory is a managed public waterway, so standard lake rules and dam-area restrictions apply. Do not enter restricted or hazardous zones near the dam.
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Best for relaxed buoyancy work, wreck orientation, and low-silt trim. Keep the dive simple and avoid stirring the bottom.
Freediving
Only very limited shallow practice makes sense here. The site is mainly a scuba wreck because the water clouds quickly if the bottom is disturbed.
Snorkeling
You can only use the shallow edge for a brief look; this is not a strong casual snorkel site because the silt blooms fast.
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Planning answers for access, conditions, timing, and site logistics.
Last Updated
Research Sources
Local dive-site support hub on the lake.
Lake and dam-area safety rules for shared water use.
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