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Douglas Lake, TN

water level
972.84 ft
Condition
Falling
7-day change
-1.37 ft
30-day change
-10.61 ft
1-year change
+2.74 ft

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

Since yesterday
+0.93 ft
7-day change
-1.37 ft
30-day change
-10.61 ft
1-year change
+2.74 ft
Record high
995.13 ft

In brief

Douglas Lake stood at 972.84 feet on Oct 13, 2026.

Source: Tennessee Valley Authority

Last 30 days

970974978981985SEP 13SEP 18SEP 23SEP 28OCT 03OCT 08OCT 13HIGH 983.45LOW 971.70972.84 ftLAST READING

Last 12 months

9479619749871,001OCT 25DEC 25FEB 26APR 26JUN 26AUG 26OCT 26HIGH 994.78LOW 953.30972.84 ftLAST READING

Records and averages

Current level972.84 ft
Record high995.13 ft (2025-06-03)
Record low952.20 ft (2025-01-24)
Average of all readings974.90 ft
Data span1.8 years (651 readings)

Level schematic

950962974985997PUBLISHED HIGH 995.13 ft972.84 ftPUBLISHED LOW 952.20 ft

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Frequently asked questions

Is Douglas Lake full right now?

As of 2026-10-13, Douglas Lake sits at 972.84 ft. Over the past 30 days the level has fallen 10.61 ft.

What is the water level at Douglas Lake today?

The most recent reading at Douglas Lake is 972.84 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 Douglas Lake has ever been?

The highest level for Douglas Lake in our records is 995.13 ft on 2025-06-03. The lowest is 952.20 ft on 2025-01-24. Our record covers about 1.8 years of readings.

Why is Douglas 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. Douglas Lake has fallen 10.61 ft over the past 30 days. For the operational reason on any given week, check the Tennessee Valley Authority directly.

How much has Douglas Lake changed over the past year?

Douglas Lake is +2.74 ft compared with this date last year (972.84 ft today). The full-history chart above covers 1.8 years, with a record high of 995.13 ft and a record low of 952.20 ft.

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Douglas Lake stood at 972.84 feet on Oct 13, 2026.

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douglas-lake-tn-water-level-history.csv

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

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MyWaterLevel, “Douglas Lake water level, 2025 to 2026,” data from Tennessee Valley Authority, https://mywaterlevel.com/lake/tn/douglas-lake/, accessed Oct 13, 2026.

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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.