What is the current water level of Old Hickory Lake?

As of Jul 14, 2026, 6:00 PM (UTC+00:00), the pool elevation was 445.34 ft (datum NGVD29). See the trend chart above for the recent direction.

Is Old Hickory 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/Old Hickory 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.

Old Hickory Lake water level — Tennessee

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

Old Hickory Lake in Tennessee was last measured at 445.34 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 (−0.1 ft). Figures are provisional readings for reference — not for navigation or safety decisions.

Current reading Old Hickory Lake · Tennessee

Pool elevation: 445.34 ft
% of conservation pool full: Not reported
Storage: 427,692 acre-ft
Recent trend: ↓Falling

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).

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/Old Hickory 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 Old Hickory Lake, with current level and distance.
Lake	State	Level	Distance
J Percy Priest Dam	TN	—	17 km
Cheatham Dam and Lake	TN	385.85 ft	51 km
Cordell Hull Lake	TN	503.99 ft	64 km
Center Hill Lake	TN	639.50 ft	78 km
Barren River Lake	KY	551.87 ft	81 km
Dale Hollow Lake	TN	646.95 ft	111 km

Frequently asked questions

What is the current water level of Old Hickory Lake?: As of Jul 14, 2026, 6:00 PM (UTC+00:00), the pool elevation was 445.34 ft (datum NGVD29). See the trend chart above for the recent direction.
Is Old Hickory 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/Old Hickory 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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