Douglas Lake Water Levels

Current water level conditions and historical trends for Douglas Lake, one of Tennessee's premier recreational lakes managed by the Tennessee Valley Authority.

Current Conditions

Douglas Lake Current Level

988.67 ft
Mean Sea Level (MSL)
Full Pool Level: 990.00 ft MSL
Status:
1.33 ft below full pool
Last Reading:
Jul 10, 2026, 7:00 AM EDT
Below Full Pool

Water Temperature

82°F
27.8°C
Warm
Surface layer (0-10ft) estimated from air temperature, wind, precipitation, and solar radiation for swimming conditions

Historical Water Levels

Douglas Lake Levels

Water levels shown in feet above Mean Sea Level (MSL)

Dashed line indicates full pool level (990.00 ft MSL)

Click year labels in the legend to show/hide specific years

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Recent Observations

Douglas Lake Recent Observations (48 Hours)

Elevation

Outflow

Elevation shown in feet above Mean Sea Level (MSL)

Outflow (discharge) shown in cubic feet per second (cfs)

Data updates hourly from TVA monitoring stations

About Douglas Lake

Lake Details

  • Full Pool Level: 990.00 ft MSL
  • Surface Area: 30,400 acres at full pool
  • Shoreline: 555 miles
  • Maximum Depth: 140 feet

Recreation

  • • Boating and water sports
  • • Fishing (bass, crappie, walleye)
  • • Swimming and beaches
  • • Camping and hiking

Note: Water levels are managed by the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) for flood control, power generation, and recreation. Levels may fluctuate based on seasonal conditions, rainfall, and operational requirements.