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Get the most up-to-date information on each reservoir TVA manages, including today’s levels, predicted elevations, planned generation releases at the dams, reservoir operating guides, ecological health ratings, fish population survey results, recreation facilities and more.
The River Forecast Center in Knoxville, Tenn., is staffed around the clock, 365 days a year, monitoring weather conditions and forecasts and constantly watching and adjusting the Tennessee River system to protect and provide the best overall value for the people of the Tennessee Valley.
This easy-to-use resource for operating on and around reservoirs and dams in the TVA region includes: Lake elevations: Water level information for all of TVA's reservoirs. Generation releases: When TVA will be creating hydropower.
Paddling, rafting, and fishing in TVA rivers and lakes are fun. The birds are lovely to see as they follow migratory patterns to our wetlands and healthy streams. A hike to hidden streams rejuvenates the soul. Get more info about recreation on TVA lakes and lands.
TVA’s Pickwick Landing Reservoir will return to normal summer lake levels on schedule by mid-April, dependent on rainfall. The reservoir was lowered to winter pool levels several weeks early last fall after TVA’s analysis showed that a large earthquake could potentially damage the dam’s south embankment.
Whether it’s heavy rains or drought, TVA’s River Management Team works around the clock, managing the Tennessee River system to provide a variety of benefits, including flood control, navigation, hydroelectric generation, recreation, and water quality and supply.
Knowing river elevations and crests during floods can be crucial for anyone living near or navigating the Tennessee River or its tributaries. Below are observed and predicted midnight elevations at selected riverside cities for today and the next three days.
Next-day release schedules are usually available by 6 p.m. of the current day. Observed water levels also are updated periodically throughout the day. Predicted water levels are updated at least once a day, by 1 p.m. Eastern time, and may be updated more frequently when conditions warrant.
Evaluating rainfall and stream flow data from across the Valley provides engineers in TVA’s state-of-the-art River Forecast Center the information to make operational decisions to minimize flood impacts along the river system 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year.
This chart shows the approximate stage and flow of unregulated streams (streams with no dams) at selected sites throughout the Tennessee Valley. Flows are in cubic feet per second.