Norris Lake Water Levels

Current water level conditions and historical trends for Norris Lake, TVA's first reservoir and a popular destination for boating, fishing, and water sports.

Current Conditions

Norris Lake Current Level

1011.08 ft
Mean Sea Level (MSL)
Full Pool Level: 1020.00 ft MSL
Status:
8.92 ft below full pool
Last Updated:
just now
May 26, 2026, 1:00 AM EDT
Below Full Pool

Water Temperature

73.4°F
23.0°C
Moderate
Station:
CLINCH RIVER AT KYLES FORD, TN
USGS #03527620
Last Updated:
56 minutes ago
May 25, 2026, 8:45 PM EDT
Temperature measured at nearby USGS monitoring station

Historical Water Levels

Norris Lake Levels

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

Dashed line indicates full pool level (1020.00 ft MSL)

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Recent Observations

Norris 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 Norris Lake

Lake Details

  • Full Pool Level: 1020.00 ft MSL
  • Surface Area: 34,200 acres at full pool
  • Shoreline: 809 miles
  • Maximum Depth: 210 feet

Recreation

  • • Boating and water skiing
  • • Fishing (trout, bass, walleye)
  • • Swimming and beaches
  • • Camping and hiking trails

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.