Lake levels
Melton Hill Lake, TN
- water level
- 794.32 ft
- Condition
- Rising
- 7-day change
- +0.41 ft
- 30-day change
- +0.05 ft
- 1-year change
- +0.51 ft
Reading as of 2026-10-13 | the Tennessee Valley Authority
- Since yesterday
- +0.54 ft
- 7-day change
- +0.41 ft
- 30-day change
- +0.05 ft
- 1-year change
- +0.51 ft
- Record high
- 794.65 ft
In brief
Melton Hill Lake stood at 794.32 feet on Oct 13, 2026.
Source: Tennessee Valley Authority
Last 30 days
Last 12 months
Records and averages
| Current level | 794.32 ft |
|---|---|
| Record high | 794.65 ft (2026-02-04) |
| Record low | 789.98 ft (2025-03-24) |
| Average of all readings | 793.79 ft |
| Data span | 1.8 years (651 readings) |
Level schematic
Frequently asked questions
Is Melton Hill Lake full right now?
As of 2026-10-13, Melton Hill Lake sits at 794.32 ft. Over the past 30 days the level has risen 0.05 ft.
What is the water level at Melton Hill Lake today?
The most recent reading at Melton Hill Lake is 794.32 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 Melton Hill Lake has ever been?
The highest level for Melton Hill Lake in our records is 794.65 ft on 2026-02-04. The lowest is 789.98 ft on 2025-03-24. Our record covers about 1.8 years of readings.
Why is Melton Hill 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. Melton Hill Lake has risen 0.05 ft over the past 30 days. For the operational reason on any given week, check the Tennessee Valley Authority directly.
How much has Melton Hill Lake changed over the past year?
Melton Hill Lake is +0.51 ft compared with this date last year (794.32 ft today). The full-history chart above covers 1.8 years, with a record high of 794.65 ft and a record low of 789.98 ft.
Download and cite
Quote this reading
Melton Hill Lake stood at 794.32 feet on Oct 13, 2026.
Download the full record
melton-hill-lake-tn-water-level-history.csv
How to cite
MyWaterLevel, “Melton Hill Lake water level, 2025 to 2026,” data from Tennessee Valley Authority, https://mywaterlevel.com/lake/tn/melton-hill-lake/, accessed Oct 13, 2026.
Source: the Tennessee Valley Authority. All Tennessee lake levels. Readings are provisional and may be revised. About our data and methods.