Custom dock builder on Lake Guntersville — Blue Horizon Docks and Decks
Alabama Reservoir

Custom dock builder on Lake Guntersville.

69,000 acres in northeast Alabama — the largest lake in our service area. Steady year-round levels and a wide mix of residential, marina-scale, and shoreline projects, from Guntersville through Scottsboro to Bridgeport.

69,000
Acres (Lake Guntersville)
949 mi
Miles of Shoreline
TVA
Reservoir Management
~2 ft
Seasonal Drawdown
About the Lake

Built for Guntersville's wide range.

Lake Guntersville is the largest reservoir on the Tennessee River system — almost twice the size of Watts Bar — running 75 miles through North Alabama. Steady water levels make it one of the easiest TVA lakes to plan a dock for, and the range of shoreline types means almost every dock configuration can work somewhere on the lake.

We build everything from compact private docks to marina-scale commercial floating systems on Guntersville. Most residential builds are covered fixed boathouses with Tide Tamer lifts; HOAs and marinas get aluminum-frame floating systems with ADA-friendly configurations.

Residential + Marina · Steady Water · TVA 26a Filed
Blue Horizon crew building a custom dock on Lake Guntersville
Partners & Materials

What we build with.

Services

What we build.

Four disciplines, one crew, one barge. From the posts up through the rooftop deck rail — spec’d to your lake, sized to your hull, built for a lifetime of use.

Custom fixed boathouse with a metal roof on a Tennessee lake

Fixed Docks

Pile-driven boathouses with covered slips, metal roofs, and marine hardware for stable shorelines.

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Floating dock with a gangway ramp to shore on a Tennessee reservoir

Floating Docks

Aluminum-frame floating systems with pile-guided travel, built to ride the seasonal drawdown.

Floating Builds →
Tide Tamer cable boat lift installed in a covered boathouse

Boat Lifts

Tide Tamer, Floatair, WaveArmor, and American Muscle lifts sized by hull, slip, and water depth.

Lift Specs →
Riprap shoreline stabilization protecting a Tennessee lake bank

Shore Stabilization

Riprap and shoreline armoring that stops erosion and protects your bank, dock, and lake-front.

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Communities Served

Where we work on Lake Guntersville.

GuntersvilleScottsboroBridgeportHollywoodStevenson
Best Build for Guntersville

What we recommend on Lake Guntersville.

Marina-Scale Builds are the most common build here. Here's why — and what else works depending on your shoreline.

Recommended

Residential Covered Boathouse

Pile-driven fixed boathouse with metal roof and Tide Tamer lift. The standard residential build.

  • Best for: lake-front homes, stable shorelines.
  • Materials: pressure-treated, composite, Tide Tamer lift.
  • Add-ons: cupola, sundeck, multiple slips.
Also Available

Commercial / Marina Floating

Aluminum-frame floating dock with ADA gangway, heavier flotation, and code-grade railings. For HOAs and marinas.

  • Best for: HOAs, marinas, community waterfronts.
  • Materials: marine aluminum, composite, heavy flotation.
  • Add-ons: gangway, ADA ramps, code-grade rails.
Lake Guntersville FAQ

Common questions.

Do you cross state lines to work in Alabama?

Yes — we regularly build on the Alabama side of Nickajack and across Lake Guntersville. Drive time from Chattanooga is about an hour and a half.

Is Guntersville TVA-managed?

Yes — Guntersville is part of the TVA reservoir chain, and every dock needs an approved Section 26a permit even though it's in Alabama. We file and pay the application on every build.

Do you build marina or HOA docks on Guntersville?

Yes — we build commercial-spec floating systems for marinas and HOAs, with ADA gangway ramps, heavier flotation, and code-grade railings.

Reviews

What lake owners say.

Real reviews from Tennessee dock owners, pulled live from our Google and Yelp profiles — never edited.

Get a Quote · Lake Guntersville

Tell us about your project.

One phone call kicks off the site visit. We'll walk the shoreline, talk options, and put a real plan in front of you.

HoursMon – Fri: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
The Blue Horizon Docks and Decks team

Lake Guntersville Inquiry

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