Cheatham Dam and Lake water level — Tennessee
Cheatham Dam and Lake in Tennessee was last measured at 385.85 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 rising (+0.3 ft). Figures are provisional readings for reference — not for navigation or safety decisions.
- Pool elevation
- 385.85 ft
- % of conservation pool full
- Not reported
- Storage
- 110,440 acre-ft
- Recent trend
- ↑Rising
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.
+0.3 ft over the trend window
Recent trend
The last ~21 days of readings at this station, downsampled for display.
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).
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/Cheatham 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.
| Lake | State | Level | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Old Hickory Lake | TN | 445.34 ft | 51 km |
| J Percy Priest Dam | TN | — | 57 km |
| Cordell Hull Lake | TN | 503.99 ft | 114 km |
| Barren River Lake | KY | 551.87 ft | 117 km |
| Barkley Dam | KY | 359.32 ft | 119 km |
| Barkley Lock and Dam | KY | — | 119 km |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the current water level of Cheatham Dam and Lake?
- As of Jul 14, 2026, 6:00 PM (UTC+00:00), the pool elevation was 385.85 ft (datum NGVD29). See the trend chart above for the recent direction.
- Is Cheatham Dam and 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/Cheatham 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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