Water level
385.98ft above sea level
+0.44 ft in 7 daysOct 12Oct 19Oct 26
Sep 26Oct 11Oct 26
Reading from Oct 26, 2026.
Cheatham Lake was at 385.98 ft on October 26, rising 0.44 ft over the past week.
TennesseeReservoir, Cheatham County
Cheatham Lake conditions today
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Water level
385.98ft
Up 0.44 ft this week
Sailing
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Power boating
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Fishing
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Hour by hour
Next 24 hours
Wind and gusts0 to 30+ ktScoreGood, caution, stay ashoreNightBest windowArrows point where the wind blows to.
Outlook. Monday: WSW wind 0 to 2 kt, gusts to 5 kt, high near 75°F. Tuesday: ESE wind 0 to 2 kt, gusts to 4 kt, high near 77°F.
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Lake facts
- Type
- Reservoir
- State
- Tennessee
- County
- Cheatham County
- Elevation
- 374 ft
- Level source
- U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Cheatham L/D, TN (Lake)
- Coordinates
- 36.3200° N, 87.2225° W
About Cheatham Lake
Cheatham Lake is a reservoir in Cheatham County, Tennessee. The water surface sits about 374 ft above sea level.
Water level on this page comes from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers reading at Cheatham L/D, TN (Lake), published through the Corps' CWMS data service. Wind, gusts and rain come from the National Weather Service forecast grid that covers the water.
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.
Cheatham Lake questions
Is it windy on Cheatham Lake today?
The National Weather Service forecast for the lake from October 26: Monday: WSW wind 0 to 2 kt, gusts to 5 kt, high near 75°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 Cheatham Lake right now?
Cheatham Lake was at 385.98 ft on October 26, rising 0.44 ft over the past week.
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