TennesseeReservoir, 30,990 acres, Clay County, Overton County, Pickett County
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638.67ft
Down 0.36 ft this week
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Outlook. Monday: WNW wind 0 to 1 kt, gusts to 5 kt, high near 73°F. Tuesday: NE wind 0 to 1 kt, gusts to 5 kt, high near 76°F.
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638.67ft above sea level
-0.36 ft in 7 days0.88 ft below the October normal
Reading from Oct 25, 2026. Shaded band: range of October averages on record; dashed line is the typical level.
Dale Hollow Lake was at 638.67 ft on October 25, falling 0.36 ft over the past week. That is well below normal for October: the typical October level is 639.55 ft, so the lake is 0.88 ft below its usual mark.
Background reading: Dale Hollow Lake on Wikipedia
Dale Hollow Lake is a 30,990-acre reservoir in Clay County, Overton County, Pickett County, Tennessee. The reservoir dates to 1943. The water surface sits about 663 ft above sea level.
Water level on this page comes from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers reading at Dale Hollow 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.
With this much open water, waves build quickly when the wind lines up with the long axis of the lake. Pick a launch on the upwind shore on breezy days and the ride home is easier. 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.
The National Weather Service forecast for the lake from October 26: Monday: WNW wind 0 to 1 kt, gusts to 5 kt, high near 73°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.
Dale Hollow Lake was at 638.67 ft on October 25, falling 0.36 ft over the past week. That is well below normal for October: the typical October level is 639.55 ft, so the lake is 0.88 ft below its usual mark.
Dale Hollow Lake covers about 30,990 acres (48 square miles) of surface water.
The dam that forms Dale Hollow Lake was completed in 1943.
If Dale Hollow is blown out, these are the closest alternatives. Tap through for their conditions.