LakeLevelIs J. Percy Priest Lake low right now?
J. Percy Priest Lake was at 489.30 ft on October 10, 2026, 0.63 ft below its full pool of 489.9 ft. That is 0.53 ft below the typical level for October 10, within the normal range. Over the past week the lake has been steady.
J. Percy Priest Lake on Oct 10 in past years
Daily levels, last two weeks
| Date | Level (ft) | Change | vs full pool |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 10 | 489.31 | −0.01 | −0.6 |
| Oct 9 | 489.32 | −0.02 | −0.6 |
| Oct 8 | 489.34 | −0.02 | −0.6 |
| Oct 7 | 489.36 | −0.02 | −0.6 |
| Oct 6 | 489.38 | −0.02 | −0.6 |
| Oct 5 | 489.40 | −0.02 | −0.5 |
| Oct 4 | 489.42 | −0.01 | −0.5 |
| Oct 3 | 489.43 | +0.04 | −0.5 |
| Oct 2 | 489.39 | ±0.00 | −0.5 |
| Oct 1 | 489.39 | −0.02 | −0.5 |
| Sep 30 | 489.41 | −0.02 | −0.5 |
| Sep 29 | 489.43 | −0.02 | −0.5 |
| Sep 28 | 489.45 | −0.03 | −0.5 |
| Sep 27 | 489.48 | −0.04 | −0.4 |
About J. Percy Priest Lake
- Full pool
- 489.9 ft (Top of Power)
- 10-year range
- 482.4 ft (March 13, 2020) to 502.1 ft (April 1, 2021)
- Operated by
- U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
- Data
- U.S. Army Corps of Engineers — LRN district, JPHT1-J_PERCY_PRIEST
- Datum
- NGVD29
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Questions
Is J. Percy Priest Lake low right now?
J. Percy Priest Lake was at 489.30 ft on October 10, 2026, 0.63 ft below its full pool of 489.9 ft. That is 0.53 ft below the typical level for October 10, within the normal range. Over the past week the lake has been steady.
What is full pool for J. Percy Priest Lake?
Full pool (Top of Power) is 489.9 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 J. Percy Priest 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, JPHT1-J_PERCY_PRIEST). Readings are provisional and can be revised.