Water level
631.01ft above sea level
-0.46 ft in 7 daysOct 12Oct 19Oct 26
Sep 26Oct 11Oct 26
Reading from Oct 26, 2026.
Center Hill Lake was at 631.01 ft on October 26, falling 0.46 ft over the past week.
TennesseeReservoir, 17,266 acres
Center Hill Lake conditions today
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Water level
631.01ft
Down 0.46 ft this week
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Next 24 hours
Wind and gusts0 to 30+ ktScoreGood, caution, stay ashoreNightBest windowArrows point where the wind blows to.
Outlook. Monday: N wind 0 to 2 kt, gusts to 6 kt, high near 74°F. Tuesday: wind 0 kt, gusts to 4 kt, high near 77°F.
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Lake facts
- Type
- Reservoir
- State
- Tennessee
- Surface area
- 17,266 acres
- Dam completed
- 1942
- Level source
- U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Center Hill Lake, TN
- Coordinates
- 36.0969° N, 85.8267° W
Background reading: Center Hill Lake on Wikipedia
About Center Hill Lake
Center Hill Lake covers about 17,266 acres in Tennessee and is classed as a reservoir. The reservoir dates to 1942.
Water level on this page comes from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers reading at Center Hill Lake, TN, published through the Corps' CWMS data service. Wind, gusts and rain come from the National Weather Service forecast grid that covers the water.
On a lake this size the wind has miles of open water to work with, so a 15 kt breeze can stack up a steep chop in the main basin while sheltered coves stay flat. Reservoir levels move with releases and inflow, so ramps and beaches can change week to week. The water level page tracks that day by day.
The go or no-go calls above are a starting point, not a guarantee. Read how we score conditions, and always check local rules and posted warnings before you launch.
Center Hill Lake questions
Is it windy on Center Hill Lake today?
The National Weather Service forecast for the lake from October 26: Monday: N wind 0 to 2 kt, gusts to 6 kt, high near 74°F. The panel at the top of this page refreshes the current wind, gusts and direction when you open it and turns them into a call for sailing, paddling, power boating and fishing.
What is the water level at Center Hill Lake right now?
Center Hill Lake was at 631.01 ft on October 26, falling 0.46 ft over the past week.
How big is Center Hill Lake?
Center Hill Lake covers about 17,266 acres (27 square miles) of surface water.
When was Center Hill Lake built?
The dam that forms Center Hill Lake was completed in 1942.
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