Lake Levels
OUTAGE ON APRIL 18-19
TVA.com will be offline for a planned maintenance outage from April 18, 2024 5:00 p.m. until April 19, 2024 1:00 a.m. ET. We apologize for any inconvenience.
To access lake levels at that time, please use the Lake Info app or call the Reservoir Information Line (write down both the phone # and lake code).
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.
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.
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