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Dale Hollow Lake Water Level Today

Also known as Dale Hollow Reservoir

Daily level, distance to full pool and history for Dale Hollow Lake, on the Obey River in Tennessee.

Updated · Source: US Army Corps of EngineersUSACE Provisional

Water level Provisional

638.11ft

msl · 1:00 PM EST, Nov 8, 2026

  • 12.89 ftbelow full pool (651.0 ft)
  • 1,020,220acre-ft in storage
  • −0.03 ftin 24 h−0.24 ft in 7 days−1.49 ft in 30 days
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  • Full pool
  • 1 yr ago

Is Dale Hollow Lake full?

No. Dale Hollow Lake is 12.89 ft below full pool (651.0 ft). It is 0.66 ft lower than a year ago (638.77 ft on Nov 8, 2025).

Dale Hollow Lake level history

View data table
DateLevel (ft)% full
Nov 8, 2026638.11—
Nov 7, 2026638.14—
Nov 6, 2026638.21—
Nov 5, 2026638.26—
Nov 4, 2026638.27—
Nov 3, 2026638.29—
Nov 2, 2026638.34—
Nov 1, 2026638.35—
Oct 31, 2026638.39—
Oct 30, 2026638.44—
Oct 29, 2026638.50—
Oct 28, 2026638.55—
Oct 27, 2026638.60—
Oct 26, 2026638.66—
Oct 25, 2026638.71—
Oct 24, 2026638.73—
Oct 23, 2026638.78—
Oct 22, 2026638.84—
Oct 21, 2026638.90—
Oct 20, 2026638.95—
Oct 19, 2026639.02—
Oct 18, 2026639.04—
Oct 17, 2026639.08—
Oct 16, 2026639.14—
Oct 15, 2026639.24—
Oct 14, 2026639.31—
Oct 13, 2026639.38—
Oct 12, 2026639.44—
Oct 11, 2026639.49—
Oct 10, 2026639.55—
Oct 9, 2026639.60—
  • Dale Hollow Lake level
  • Full pool 651.0 ft
  • Above full pool
Source: USACE · Daily averages since 1987

Dale Hollow Lake on Nov 8 in past years

Dale Hollow Lake water level on Nov 8 in past years
YearLevel (ft)vs todayvs full pool
2026today638.11—−12.89 ft
2025638.77+0.66−12.23 ft
2024638.19+0.08−12.81 ft
2023637.83−0.28−13.17 ft
2022637.71−0.40−13.29 ft
2021639.00+0.89−12.00 ft
2020641.23+3.12−9.77 ft
2019638.08−0.03−12.92 ft
2018646.43+8.32−4.57 ft
2017642.46+4.35−8.54 ft
2016638.96+0.85−12.04 ft

Today’s level is the lowest for this date since 2023.

Lake facts

Full pool (conservation pool)
651.0 ft msl
Top of flood pool
663.0 ft msl
Bottom of conservation pool
631.0 ft msl
Highest since 1987
660.12 ftMay 5, 2011
Lowest since 1987
633.60 ftDec 9, 2008
Data since
Jan 1, 1987
Dam
Dale Hollow Damcompleted 1943
River
Obey River
Operated by
US Army Corps of Engineers, Nashville District
Dam location
Clay County
Gauge location
36.5383, −85.4511

Dam, river and owner from the National Inventory of Dams (USACE). Records cover Jan 1, 1987 to today (daily averages).

Weather on the lake

  1. This Afternoon61°FHighLow 32°FW 0–5 mphSunny
  2. Tonight32°FLowCalmPatchy Fog
  3. Monday65°FHighLow 34°FCalmPatchy Fog then Sunny
  4. Tuesday67°FHighLow 38°FSW 0–5 mphPatchy Frost then Sunny
  5. Wednesday68°FHighLow 44°FSSW 0–5 mphPatchy Fog then Mostly Sunny
  6. Thursday56°FHighLow 33°FWNW 5–10 mphChance Rain Showers
  7. Friday47°FHighLow 28°FNW 10 mphPartly Sunny

Forecast: National Weather Service for the dam area (36.54, −85.45). Wind speeds are forecasts, not measurements.

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Quick answers

What is the full pool level of Dale Hollow Lake?
651.0 ft above mean sea level, the top of its conservation pool. Above it, water is held in the flood pool (up to 663.0 ft) and released through Dale Hollow Dam when conditions downstream allow.
How much does Dale Hollow Lake need to be full?
Dale Hollow Lake needs 12.89 ft more water to reach full pool (651.0 ft), as of Nov 8, 2026.
Is Dale Hollow Lake rising or falling?
It is falling: −0.24 ft in the last 7 days and −0.03 ft in 24 hours, to 638.11 ft on 1:00 PM EST, Nov 8, 2026 (US Army Corps of Engineers).
When was Dale Hollow Lake last full?
It was last at or above full pool (651.0 ft) on Jun 23, 2025. On Nov 8, 2026 it was 12.89 ft below.
What is the highest level in our data?
Dale Hollow Lake reached 660.12 ft on May 5, 2011. The lowest was 633.60 ft on Dec 9, 2008 (USACE data since 1987; older records are not in this data set).
How much has Dale Hollow Lake changed in the last year?
In the last 12 months it ranged from 635.98 ft (Dec 17, 2025) to 646.93 ft (Jun 30, 2026), a swing of 10.95 ft.
How often is this page updated?
This page is updated several times a day with the latest reading from US Army Corps of Engineers. The last reading is from 1:00 PM EST, Nov 8, 2026.

Where this data comes from

Hourly pool elevation from the US Army Corps of Engineers (water.usace.army.mil). Recent readings are provisional and may be revised. Weather from the National Weather Service. Dam details from the National Inventory of Dams.

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