LakeLevelIs Cheatham Lake low right now?
Cheatham Lake was at 385.84 ft on October 10, 2026, 0.84 ft above its full pool of 385.0 ft. Over the past week the lake has been rising about 0.07 ft a day.
Daily levels, last two weeks
| Date | Level (ft) | Change | vs full pool |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 10 | 385.92 | +0.65 | +0.9 |
| Oct 9 | 385.27 | +0.30 | +0.3 |
| Oct 8 | 384.97 | +0.02 | −0.0 |
| Oct 7 | 384.95 | −0.23 | −0.1 |
| Oct 6 | 385.18 | −0.20 | +0.2 |
| Oct 5 | 385.38 | −0.07 | +0.4 |
| Oct 4 | 385.45 | +0.04 | +0.4 |
| Oct 3 | 385.41 | +0.24 | +0.4 |
| Oct 2 | 385.17 | −0.19 | +0.2 |
| Oct 1 | 385.36 | −0.29 | +0.4 |
| Sep 30 | 385.65 | +0.13 | +0.6 |
| Sep 29 | 385.52 | +0.01 | +0.5 |
| Sep 28 | 385.51 | −0.14 | +0.5 |
| Sep 27 | 385.65 | −0.10 | +0.6 |
About Cheatham Lake
- Full pool
- 385.0 ft (Top of Power)
- Operated by
- U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
- Data
- U.S. Army Corps of Engineers — LRN district, CHPT1-CHEATHAM
- Datum
- NGVD29
Lakes near Cheatham Lake
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- J. Percy Priest LakeTennessee · 35 mi 489.3 ft −0.1 wkNormal for this time of year
- Cordell Hull LakeTennessee · 71 mi 503.1 ft −0.5 wkLower than usual for this time of year
- Barren River LakeKentucky · 73 mi 551.0 ft −0.3 wk1.0 ft below full pool
- Barren-LakeKentucky · 73 mi 551.0 ft −0.3 wkLower than usual for this time of year
- Lake BarkleyKentucky · 74 mi 355.0 ft −0.1 wkNormal for this time of year
Questions
Is Cheatham Lake low right now?
Cheatham Lake was at 385.84 ft on October 10, 2026, 0.84 ft above its full pool of 385.0 ft. Over the past week the lake has been rising about 0.07 ft a day.
What is full pool for Cheatham Lake?
Full pool (Top of Power) is 385.0 ft above sea level, per U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Levels above it mean the operator is storing flood water; levels below it are normal in late summer and winter drawdowns.
How often is the Cheatham Lake level updated?
The operator reports every 15 minutes to an hour. This page refreshes several times a day; the time of the latest reading is shown next to the level.
Where does this data come from?
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (LRN district, CHPT1-CHEATHAM). Readings are provisional and can be revised.