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Center Hill Lake Water Level Today
Tennessee · Operated by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers · readings published by the Tennessee Valley Authority
Water level today · September 28, 2026 (daily reading)
Within the operating zone
between the operator's seasonal guides for the date
632.44 ft above sea level
- vs full pool
- −15.6 ft
- Past 7 days
- −0.5 ft
- vs 1 year ago
- −2.1 ft
What do these numbers mean?
- Water level
- The height of the lake surface in feet above sea level, as measured by the official gauge.
- Full pool
- The level the lake is normally kept at when it is full (top of power pool). Above it, the lake is storing flood water.
- Normal for the date
- The average level for this calendar date, as published by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.
- Operating zone / guide
- The seasonal levels the operator aims for. Many reservoirs are lowered on purpose in fall and winter to make room for spring rain.
Center Hill Lake water level chart (last 2 years)
How full is Center Hill Lake right now?
Center Hill Lake is 15.6 ft below full pool (648.0 ft).
Over the past 7 days the level fell 0.54 ft; over 30 days it fell 3.3 ft.
One year ago the lake stood at 634.5 ft, so it is −2.1 ft compared with the same day last year.
Is Center Hill Lake above or below normal?
For September 28, the normal level is about 634.8 ft. Today's level is −2.3 ft compared with normal.
“Normal” here means the median level recorded on this calendar date across past years, as published by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Many reservoirs are drawn down on purpose in fall and winter, so a level below full pool can still be completely normal for the season.
Center Hill Lake target level for this time of year
The operator's flood guide (the seasonal upper target) for this date is 632.5 ft, with a lower guide of 630.9 ft. The lake is ±0.0 ft from that target.
Recent history
| Highest daily level (last 2 years) | 650.88 ft | April 9, 2025 |
| Lowest daily level (last 2 years) | 625.84 ft | January 24, 2026 |
| Same day last year | 634.54 ft | −2.1 ft vs today |
| Full pool | 648.00 ft | top of power pool |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the water level of Center Hill Lake today?
- The latest reading is 632.44 ft above sea level, reported by the Tennessee Valley Authority on September 28, 2026.
- Is Center Hill Lake full?
- No. Center Hill Lake is 15.6 ft below its full pool of 648.0 ft.
- What is a normal water level for Center Hill Lake at this time of year?
- Based on daily readings from past years, the typical (median) level for this date is 634.8 ft.
- What is the full pool elevation of Center Hill Lake?
- Full pool for Center Hill Lake is 648.0 ft (top of power pool), according to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.
- What were the highest and lowest levels in the last two years?
- The highest daily level in the last two years was 650.9 ft on April 9, 2025; the lowest was 625.8 ft on January 24, 2026.
Where this data comes from
The water level is published by the Tennessee Valley Authority (station CEHT1) and refreshed on this page every day. Full pool comes from U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Recent readings are provisional and may be revised. See data sources & methodology.