Water level
444.59ft above sea level
-0.14 ft in 7 daysOct 12Oct 19Oct 26
Sep 26Oct 11Oct 26
Reading from Oct 26, 2026.
Old Hickory Lake was at 444.59 ft on October 26, falling 0.14 ft over the past week.
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Old Hickory Lake conditions today
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Water level
444.59ft
Down 0.14 ft this week
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Wind and gusts0 to 30+ ktScoreGood, caution, stay ashoreNightBest windowArrows point where the wind blows to.
Outlook. Monday: NNW wind 0 to 2 kt, gusts to 4 kt, high near 75°F. Tuesday: SE wind 0 to 1 kt, gusts to 4 kt, high near 77°F.
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Lake facts
- Type
- Reservoir
- State
- Tennessee
- Dam completed
- 1952
- Level source
- U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Old Hickory L/D, TN (Lake)
- Coordinates
- 36.3167° N, 86.4833° W
Background reading: Old Hickory Lake on Wikipedia
About Old Hickory Lake
Set in Tennessee, Old Hickory Lake is a reservoir. The reservoir dates to 1952.
Water level on this page comes from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers reading at Old Hickory 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.
Old Hickory Lake questions
Is it windy on Old Hickory Lake today?
The National Weather Service forecast for the lake from October 26: Monday: NNW wind 0 to 2 kt, gusts to 4 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 Old Hickory Lake right now?
Old Hickory Lake was at 444.59 ft on October 26, falling 0.14 ft over the past week.
When was Old Hickory Lake built?
The dam that forms Old Hickory Lake was completed in 1952.
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