
Lake levels
Fort Patrick Henry Lake, TN
- water level
- 1259.79 ft
- Condition
- Falling
- 7-day change
- -0.38 ft
- 30-day change
- -1.52 ft
- 1-year change
- -0.44 ft
Reading as of 2026-10-13 | the Tennessee Valley Authority
- Since yesterday
- -0.06 ft
- 7-day change
- -0.38 ft
- 30-day change
- -1.52 ft
- 1-year change
- -0.44 ft
- Record high
- 1262.07 ft
In brief
Fort Patrick Henry Lake stood at 1,259.79 feet on Oct 13, 2026.
Source: Tennessee Valley Authority
Last 30 days
Last 12 months
Records and averages
| Current level | 1259.79 ft |
|---|---|
| Record high | 1262.07 ft (2026-08-11) |
| Record low | 1258.84 ft (2025-01-14) |
| Average of all readings | 1260.66 ft |
| Data span | 1.8 years (651 readings) |
Level schematic
Frequently asked questions
Is Fort Patrick Henry Lake full right now?
As of 2026-10-13, Fort Patrick Henry Lake sits at 1259.79 ft. Over the past 30 days the level has fallen 1.52 ft.
What is the water level at Fort Patrick Henry Lake today?
The most recent reading at Fort Patrick Henry Lake is 1259.79 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 Fort Patrick Henry Lake has ever been?
The highest level for Fort Patrick Henry Lake in our records is 1262.07 ft on 2026-08-11. The lowest is 1258.84 ft on 2025-01-14. Our record covers about 1.8 years of readings.
Why is Fort Patrick Henry 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. Fort Patrick Henry Lake has fallen 1.52 ft over the past 30 days. For the operational reason on any given week, check the Tennessee Valley Authority directly.
How much has Fort Patrick Henry Lake changed over the past year?
Fort Patrick Henry Lake is -0.44 ft compared with this date last year (1259.79 ft today). The full-history chart above covers 1.8 years, with a record high of 1262.07 ft and a record low of 1258.84 ft.
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Fort Patrick Henry Lake stood at 1,259.79 feet on Oct 13, 2026.
Download the full record
fort-patrick-henry-lake-tn-water-level-history.csv
How to cite
MyWaterLevel, “Fort Patrick Henry Lake water level, 2025 to 2026,” data from Tennessee Valley Authority, https://mywaterlevel.com/lake/tn/fort-patrick-henry-lake/, accessed Oct 13, 2026.
Source: the Tennessee Valley Authority. All Tennessee lake levels. Readings are provisional and may be revised. About our data and methods.