2012 Alpine Mountain Resort Burkesville, Kentucky.   All rights reserved.  Phone: 270-864-7100 Made by 3Hamms Web Design  Call Betty To Schedule An Appointment  270-864-7100 ALPINE...ALL IS FINE AT THE TOP...Cabins In The Sky Planning a Wedding? : Available Extended Stay: :Call For Group Discounts : : Call For Special Rates: : Tel: 270-864-7100: Call For Special Rates  270-864-7100 Group Rates & Extended Stay Available About Burkesville, Kentucky The lake takes its name from William Dale, a government surveyor and veteran of the War of 1812. Settling originally in Willow Grove, Mr. Dale bought his first 449 acres (1.8 km²) of land nearby in 1808. The farm eventually grew into a plantation known as Dale Hollow; he and his descendants lived there until the dam was started in 1942. The waters of the lake would ultimately cover both the farm and Willow Grove, “the town that drowned”. Dale Hollow Dam and Lake was authorized by the Flood Control Act of 1938 and the River and Harbor Act of 1946. The project was completed by the United States Army Corps of Engineers in 1943, making the lake the oldest artificial lake in Kentucky. [1] Hydroelectric power generating units were added in 1948, 1949 and 1953. The project was designed by the Corps of Engineers and built under their supervision by private contractors. The hydroelectric generators of Dale Hollow Dam are used to supply power to the surrounding countryside. The dam, powerplant and reservoir are currently operated by the Nashville District of the Corps. Perched majestically atop Big Hill Mountain, overlooking the peaceful Cumberland River Valley, with breathtaking views from every suite, chalet, and room, sits The Alpine Mountaintop Resort Motel and The Grand Hall including The Lodge, Mountain View Restaurant, and an extensive book and film library.  You'll swear you're in Switzerland. Burkesville, Kentucky Bed and Breakfast Inn." Burkesville, in beautiful location, is embosomed in a glorious array of verdant flowering hills. The Cumberland must be a happy stream. I think I could enjoy traveling with it in the midst of such beauty all my life"                  - John Muir,       "Thousand Mile Walk to the Gulf"