LakeLevelIs Cherokee Lake low right now?
Cherokee Lake was at 1,055.77 ft on October 10, 2026.
Daily levels, last two weeks
| Date | Level (ft) | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 10 | 1,055.69 | — |
About Cherokee Lake
- Operated by
- Tennessee Valley Authority
- Data
- Tennessee Valley Authority — Cherokee Dam
- Datum
- ft above MSL (TVA)
Lakes near Cherokee Lake
- Douglas LakeTennessee · 14 mi 971.8 ft Latest reading
- Norris LakeTennessee · 33 mi 1,008.4 ft Latest reading
- Cranks Creek LakeKentucky · 42 mi 1,420.0 ft −0.1 wkLatest reading
- Martins Fork LakeKentucky · 43 mi 1,307.5 ft −2.8 wkLower than usual for this time of year
- Melton Hill LakeTennessee · 49 mi 794.5 ft Latest reading
- Fort Loudoun LakeTennessee · 49 mi 812.9 ft Latest reading
Questions
Is Cherokee Lake low right now?
Cherokee Lake was at 1,055.77 ft on October 10, 2026.
How often is the Cherokee Lake level updated?
The operator reports every 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?
Tennessee Valley Authority (Cherokee Dam). Readings are provisional and can be revised.