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Chickamauga Lake, TN

water level
679.70 ft
Condition
Falling
7-day change
-0.88 ft
30-day change
-2.15 ft
1-year change
-0.38 ft

Reading as of 2026-10-13 | the Tennessee Valley Authority

Since yesterday
+0.10 ft
7-day change
-0.88 ft
30-day change
-2.15 ft
1-year change
-0.38 ft
Record high
683.42 ft

In brief

Chickamauga Lake stood at 679.70 feet on Oct 13, 2026.

Source: Tennessee Valley Authority

Last 30 days

679.3680.0680.8681.6682.4SEP 13SEP 18SEP 23SEP 28OCT 03OCT 08OCT 13HIGH 682.09LOW 679.60679.70 ftLAST READING

Last 12 months

675.5677.5679.6681.7683.7OCT 25DEC 25FEB 26APR 26JUN 26AUG 26OCT 26HIGH 682.83LOW 676.36679.70 ftLAST READING

Records and averages

Current level679.70 ft
Record high683.42 ft (2025-05-15)
Record low675.61 ft (2025-01-06)
Average of all readings679.93 ft
Data span1.8 years (651 readings)

Level schematic

675.30677.41679.51681.62683.73PUBLISHED HIGH 683.42 ft679.70 ftPUBLISHED LOW 675.61 ft

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Frequently asked questions

Is Chickamauga Lake full right now?

As of 2026-10-13, Chickamauga Lake sits at 679.70 ft. Over the past 30 days the level has fallen 2.15 ft.

What is the water level at Chickamauga Lake today?

The most recent reading at Chickamauga Lake is 679.70 ft (2026-10-13), sourced from the Tennessee Valley Authority. Readings on this page refresh automatically as the agency publishes new data.

What is the highest Chickamauga Lake has ever been?

The highest level for Chickamauga Lake in our records is 683.42 ft on 2025-05-15. The lowest is 675.61 ft on 2025-01-06. Our record covers about 1.8 years of readings.

Why is Chickamauga Lake low right now?

Reservoir levels move for four main reasons: rainfall and runoff into the basin, releases through the dam for downstream water supply, power generation or flood control, evaporation during hot months, and seasonal drawdown schedules set by the operating agency. Chickamauga Lake has fallen 2.15 ft over the past 30 days. For the operational reason on any given week, check the Tennessee Valley Authority directly.

How much has Chickamauga Lake changed over the past year?

Chickamauga Lake is -0.38 ft compared with this date last year (679.70 ft today). The full-history chart above covers 1.8 years, with a record high of 683.42 ft and a record low of 675.61 ft.

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Chickamauga Lake stood at 679.70 feet on Oct 13, 2026.

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651 readings, Jan 1, 2025 to Oct 13, 2026. Daily readings. Columns: date, water_level_ft. 12 KB.

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Source: the Tennessee Valley Authority. All Tennessee lake levels. Readings are provisional and may be revised. About our data and methods.