Center Hill Lake water level — Tennessee

Tennessee · USACE · reading Jul 14, 2026, 6:00 PM (UTC+00:00)

Center Hill Lake in Tennessee was last measured at 639.50 ft (datum NGVD29), as of Jul 14, 2026, 6:00 PM (UTC+00:00) (USACE CWMS Data). Over its recent trend window the level has been falling (−4.7 ft). Figures are provisional readings for reference — not for navigation or safety decisions.

Current reading Center Hill Lake · Tennessee
Pool elevation
639.50 ft

Datum NGVD29. Datums vary by station (NGVD29 vs. NAVD88 differ by roughly half a foot to a foot) — never compare bare elevations across lakes without checking the datum.

% of conservation pool full
Not reported
Storage
1,177,369 acre-ft
Recent trend
↓Falling

−4.7 ft over the trend window

Recent trend

The last ~21 days of readings at this station, downsampled for display.

637.5ft632.8ftApr 15 – May 6

Data: USGS Water Services (waterservices.usgs.gov) and USACE CWMS Data (cwms-data.usace.army.mil), retrieved 2026-07-14. Both public domain (a work of the U.S. Government, 17 U.S.C. §105).

Important — not for navigation or safety decisions

Water levels here are provisional readings for general reference only. Conditions vary and readings can be revised. Always confirm current conditions with the managing agency before making navigation, boating, or dam-safety decisions.

Source: USACE LRN/Center Hill Dam, retrieved Jul 14, 2026, 10:55 PM (UTC+00:00). Official page for this lake →

Nearby lakes

The six nearest published lakes by centroid distance (great-circle) — cross-state neighbors included.

Lakes nearest to Center Hill Lake, with current level and distance.
Lake State Level Distance
Cordell Hull Lake TN 503.99 ft 24 km
Dale Hollow Lake TN 646.95 ft 60 km
J Percy Priest Dam TN 71 km
Old Hickory Lake TN 445.34 ft 78 km
Barren River Lake KY 551.87 ft 92 km
Wolf Creek Dam KY 708.92 ft 105 km

Frequently asked questions

What is the current water level of Center Hill Lake?
As of Jul 14, 2026, 6:00 PM (UTC+00:00), the pool elevation was 639.50 ft (datum NGVD29). See the trend chart above for the recent direction.
Is Center Hill Lake full right now?
Its managing agency does not publish a %-of-conservation-pool-full figure for this lake, so we show the bare level rather than estimate one.
Where does this data come from?
From USACE LRN/Center Hill Dam, retrieved Jul 14, 2026, 10:55 PM (UTC+00:00). See the official link and the methodology page for the full source and update cadence.
Is this safe to use for boating or navigation?
No. Levels here are provisional readings for general reference only — not for navigation, dam-safety, or other safety decisions. Always confirm current conditions with the managing agency before making those calls.

More in Tennessee

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