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Dale Hollow Lake Water Level Today
As of , Dale Hollow Lake's water level is 637.76 ft: 13.2 ft below full pool (651.0 ft) and 1.6 ft below normal for the date.
Tennessee (also Kentucky) · Operated by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers · readings published by the Tennessee Valley Authority
Water level today · November 14, 2026 (daily reading)
Within the operating zone
between the operator's seasonal guides for the date
637.76 ft above sea level
- vs full pool
- −13.2 ft
- Past 7 days
- −0.4 ft
- vs 1 year ago
- −0.6 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.
Dale Hollow Lake water level chart (last 2 years)
Over the last two years, Dale Hollow Lake ranged from 636.0 ft on December 18, 2025 to 652.7 ft on April 9, 2025, and today it is 0.6 ft lower than on the same day last year.
How full is Dale Hollow Lake right now?
Dale Hollow Lake is 13.2 ft below full pool (651.0 ft).
Over the past 7 days the level fell 0.38 ft; over 30 days it fell 1.4 ft.
One year ago the lake stood at 638.3 ft, so it is −0.6 ft compared with the same day last year.
Is Dale Hollow Lake above or below normal?
For November 14, the normal level is about 639.4 ft. Today's level is −1.6 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.
Dale Hollow Lake target level for this time of year
The operator's operating zone for this date is 642.6 ft, with a lower guide of 635.4 ft. The lake is −4.8 ft from that target.
Recent history
| Highest daily level (last 2 years) | 652.69 ft | April 9, 2025 |
| Lowest daily level (last 2 years) | 635.98 ft | December 18, 2025 |
| Same day last year | 638.33 ft | −0.6 ft vs today |
| Full pool | 651.00 ft | top of power pool |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the water level of Dale Hollow Lake today?
- The latest reading is 637.76 ft above sea level, reported by the Tennessee Valley Authority on November 14, 2026.
- Is Dale Hollow Lake full?
- No. Dale Hollow Lake is 13.2 ft below its full pool of 651.0 ft.
- What is a normal water level for Dale Hollow Lake at this time of year?
- Based on daily readings from past years, the typical (median) level for this date is 639.4 ft.
- What is the full pool elevation of Dale Hollow Lake?
- Full pool for Dale Hollow Lake is 651.0 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 652.7 ft on April 9, 2025; the lowest was 636.0 ft on December 18, 2025.
Where this data comes from
The water level is published by the Tennessee Valley Authority (station DLHT1) 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.
Download the daily levels for Dale Hollow Lake (CSV, last 2 years)