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Cheatham Lake, TN

water level
385.10 ft
Condition
Rising
7-day change
+0.36 ft
30-day change
-0.29 ft
1-year change
-0.54 ft

Reading as of 2026-10-13 | the Tennessee Valley Authority

Since yesterday
-0.25 ft
7-day change
+0.36 ft
30-day change
-0.29 ft
1-year change
-0.54 ft
Record high
389.11 ft

In brief

Cheatham Lake stood at 385.10 feet on Oct 13, 2026.

Source: Tennessee Valley Authority

Last 30 days

384.1384.6385.1385.6386.2SEP 13SEP 18SEP 23SEP 28OCT 03OCT 08OCT 13HIGH 385.94LOW 384.29385.10 ftLAST READING

Last 12 months

383.2384.1385.0385.9386.8OCT 25DEC 25FEB 26APR 26JUN 26AUG 26OCT 26HIGH 386.37LOW 383.62385.10 ftLAST READING

Records and averages

Current level385.10 ft
Record high389.11 ft (2025-02-17)
Record low382.31 ft (2025-03-19)
Average of all readings385.32 ft
Data span1.8 years (651 readings)

Level schematic

382.04383.87385.71387.55389.38PUBLISHED HIGH 389.11 ft385.10 ftPUBLISHED LOW 382.31 ft

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Frequently asked questions

Is Cheatham Lake full right now?

As of 2026-10-13, Cheatham Lake sits at 385.10 ft. Over the past 30 days the level has fallen 0.29 ft.

What is the water level at Cheatham Lake today?

The most recent reading at Cheatham Lake is 385.10 ft (2026-10-13), sourced from the Tennessee Valley Authority. Readings on this page refresh automatically as the agency publishes new data.

What is the highest Cheatham Lake has ever been?

The highest level for Cheatham Lake in our records is 389.11 ft on 2025-02-17. The lowest is 382.31 ft on 2025-03-19. Our record covers about 1.8 years of readings.

Why is Cheatham Lake changing right now?

Reservoir levels move for four main reasons: rainfall and runoff into the basin, releases through the dam for downstream water supply, power generation or flood control, evaporation during hot months, and seasonal drawdown schedules set by the operating agency. Cheatham Lake has fallen 0.29 ft over the past 30 days. For the operational reason on any given week, check the Tennessee Valley Authority directly.

How much has Cheatham Lake changed over the past year?

Cheatham Lake is -0.54 ft compared with this date last year (385.10 ft today). The full-history chart above covers 1.8 years, with a record high of 389.11 ft and a record low of 382.31 ft.

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Cheatham Lake stood at 385.10 feet on Oct 13, 2026.

From the Tennessee Valley Authority, updated daily. The sentence changes with every new reading, so quote it with its date.

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cheatham-lake-tn-water-level-history.csv

651 readings, Jan 1, 2025 to Oct 13, 2026. Daily readings. Columns: date, water_level_ft. 12 KB.

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Source: the Tennessee Valley Authority. All Tennessee lake levels. Readings are provisional and may be revised. About our data and methods.