Some access roads at Chatuge, Cherokee, Douglas, Norris, Nottely and Watts Bar dams are closed to vehicle traffic until April in order to limit damage to the land during low water. Foot traffic is allowed at all times.
Lake Levels
Is today a good day for boating, fishing or swimming on your favorite TVA reservoir? Here’s where you can get all the data you need to plan your day on the water.
Get the most up-to-date information on each reservoir TVA manages, including today’s levels, predicted elevations, planned generation releases at the dams, reservoir operating guides, ecological health ratings, fish population survey results, recreation facilities and more.
Below, choose any reservoir, then click “View Info” to get the latest information for that reservoir.
NOTE: These values are updated throughout the day as conditions change, so check often.
Steering Clear of Dangers Near Dams
Planning to get out on the water today? Stay on the safe side by following basic water safety tips, and learning more about the hazards that can occur when boating, swimming or fishing near dams—including a guide to TVA’s dam warning systems.
Lake Info Mobile App
Download TVA's Lake Info app for an easy-to-use resource for operating on and around TVA's reservoirs and dams. Available for iPhone and Android. (Android 6.0 and newer)
Angler's Aquatic Plant ID
Developed by fishermen for fishermen, this plant-by-plant guide gives you all the information you need to understand when aquatic plants are most productive, where they grow and how to fish them.
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