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Lake Levels

Is today a good day for boating, fishing or swimming on your favorite TVA lake? 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.

NOTE: Information is 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 & Recreation News


Dave Matthews looking through microscope

Under the Microscope

TVA and Trout Unlimited keep tabs on Clinch River’s tiniest aquatic insects.

Eelgrass

Tackling Invasive Eelgrass

Partnerships protect reservoirs and power plants from non-native species.

Crews make minor repairs to Nolichucky Dam

Dam Tough

TVA keeps the Valley region’s dams strong.

Fontana Dam visitor center

Take a Stroll Through History

Visitor centers at Fontana, Kentucky, Norris and Raccoon Mountain ready for a new season of free, family-friendly fun.

Campsites at Douglas Dam Tailwater Campground

Camping’s Back and Better Than Ever

TVA crews work to get flood-damaged campgrounds ready for eager visitors.

From Summer Pools to Winter Drawdown

Aquatic Plant ID

The plant-by-plant guide provides information to help you understand when aquatic plants are most productive, where they can grow and how to identify them.

Monthly Outage

Lake levels data are briefly unavailable between 6 and 8 p.m. ET on the third Tuesday of every month due to scheduled maintenance.

Lake Info App

Lake Info Mobile App

Want your lake info to go? Download the TVA Lake Info mobile app for iPhone and Android devices.