Lake levels
Wilbur Lake, TN
- water level
- 1646.77 ft
- Condition
- Rising
- 7-day change
- +0.25 ft
- 30-day change
- +0.01 ft
- 1-year change
- +0.77 ft
Reading as of 2026-10-13 | the Tennessee Valley Authority
- Since yesterday
- -0.53 ft
- 7-day change
- +0.25 ft
- 30-day change
- +0.01 ft
- 1-year change
- +0.77 ft
- Record high
- 1649.30 ft
In brief
Wilbur Lake stood at 1,646.77 feet on Oct 13, 2026.
Source: Tennessee Valley Authority
Last 30 days
Last 12 months
Records and averages
| Current level | 1646.77 ft |
|---|---|
| Record high | 1649.30 ft (2025-05-30) |
| Record low | 1644.05 ft (2026-09-22) |
| Average of all readings | 1646.81 ft |
| Data span | 1.8 years (651 readings) |
Level schematic
Frequently asked questions
Is Wilbur Lake full right now?
As of 2026-10-13, Wilbur Lake sits at 1646.77 ft. Over the past 30 days the level has risen 0.01 ft.
What is the water level at Wilbur Lake today?
The most recent reading at Wilbur Lake is 1646.77 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 Wilbur Lake has ever been?
The highest level for Wilbur Lake in our records is 1649.30 ft on 2025-05-30. The lowest is 1644.05 ft on 2026-09-22. Our record covers about 1.8 years of readings.
Why is Wilbur Lake changing 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. Wilbur Lake has risen 0.01 ft over the past 30 days. For the operational reason on any given week, check the Tennessee Valley Authority directly.
How much has Wilbur Lake changed over the past year?
Wilbur Lake is +0.77 ft compared with this date last year (1646.77 ft today). The full-history chart above covers 1.8 years, with a record high of 1649.30 ft and a record low of 1644.05 ft.
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Quote this reading
Wilbur Lake stood at 1,646.77 feet on Oct 13, 2026.
Download the full record
wilbur-lake-tn-water-level-history.csv
How to cite
MyWaterLevel, “Wilbur Lake water level, 2025 to 2026,” data from Tennessee Valley Authority, https://mywaterlevel.com/lake/tn/wilbur-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.