Lake levels
Old Hickory Lake, TN
- water level
- 444.84 ft
- Condition
- Steady
- 7-day change
- +0.07 ft
- 30-day change
- -0.23 ft
- 1-year change
- -0.26 ft
Reading as of 2026-10-13 | the Tennessee Valley Authority
- Since yesterday
- -0.17 ft
- 7-day change
- +0.07 ft
- 30-day change
- -0.23 ft
- 1-year change
- -0.26 ft
- Record high
- 447.24 ft
In brief
Old Hickory Lake stood at 444.84 feet on Oct 13, 2026.
Source: Tennessee Valley Authority
Last 30 days
Last 12 months
Records and averages
| Current level | 444.84 ft |
|---|---|
| Record high | 447.24 ft (2025-02-17) |
| Record low | 443.60 ft (2025-02-11) |
| Average of all readings | 445.00 ft |
| Data span | 1.8 years (651 readings) |
Level schematic
Frequently asked questions
Is Old Hickory Lake full right now?
As of 2026-10-13, Old Hickory Lake sits at 444.84 ft. Over the past 30 days the level has fallen 0.23 ft.
What is the water level at Old Hickory Lake today?
The most recent reading at Old Hickory Lake is 444.84 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 Old Hickory Lake has ever been?
The highest level for Old Hickory Lake in our records is 447.24 ft on 2025-02-17. The lowest is 443.60 ft on 2025-02-11. Our record covers about 1.8 years of readings.
Why is Old Hickory 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. Old Hickory Lake has fallen 0.23 ft over the past 30 days. For the operational reason on any given week, check the Tennessee Valley Authority directly.
How much has Old Hickory Lake changed over the past year?
Old Hickory Lake is -0.26 ft compared with this date last year (444.84 ft today). The full-history chart above covers 1.8 years, with a record high of 447.24 ft and a record low of 443.60 ft.
Download and cite
Quote this reading
Old Hickory Lake stood at 444.84 feet on Oct 13, 2026.
Download the full record
old-hickory-lake-tn-water-level-history.csv
How to cite
MyWaterLevel, “Old Hickory Lake water level, 2025 to 2026,” data from Tennessee Valley Authority, https://mywaterlevel.com/lake/tn/old-hickory-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.