LEVELS

THE RISE & FALL

Get the Lowdown on

Elevation Fluctuation!

Dale Hollow Lake water levels do fluctuate, but not drastically and the elevation only varies within a 20-foot range on average.

Normal summer pool is 651 feet above sea level, with rare record highs approaching 661 only a handful of times and record lows dropping into the low 630s just four times.

On average, Dale Hollow fluctuates from a springtime high of the mid-650s to a wintertime low of 635 to 640 or so, creating the 20-foot median range of the lake’s rise and fall.

The lake’s minimum elevation is 631 and its maximum flood control pool is 663.  For more on Dale Hollow Lake levels, including keeping an eye on the current conditions, follow the links below!

Explore these links to learn more about the fluctuation of water LEVELS at Dale Hollow Lake!

U.S. ARMY CORPS LEVEL INFO

Follow this link for water level information from the Army Corps on Dale Hollow Lake.

TVA LEVEL & WATER FLOW INFO

Follow this link for level & generation flow information from the TVA on Dale Hollow.

LAKES ONLINE LEVEL INFO

Follow this link for a level chart & information from Lakes Online about Dale Hollow.

Discover all to LEARN at Dale Hollow Lake

HISTORY

STATS

CLIMATE

LEVELS

TOUR

MAPS

GET IN THE KNOW

Learn everything you need to know about Dale Hollow Lake including how it started, the history behind it, statistics, the region’s climate, and much more.

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BOATER'S PARADISE

With clean water free of hazards, no private homes or docks dotting the shoreline, and numerous coves for privacy, Dale Hollow lake is your own personal boater’s paradise.

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CHART A COURSE

If you are planning a trip to Dale Hollow Lake there are a few things you may want to consider before you go, like access, marinas, climate, ideas, events, and much more.

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GAME GALORE

Dale Hollow offers over 24,000 acres of public hunting land full of whitetail deer, wild turkey, waterfowl, and small game–all ready and waiting for the taking.

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SMALLMOUTH CAPITAL

Due to the lake boasting six out of the Top 10 smallmouth bass ever caught—including the World Record, Dale Hollow has long been known as the Smallmouth Capital of the World.

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PLAY YOUR WAY

With ample swimming access, water to explore from above or below, trails for riding and hiking, and much more, Dale Hollow Lake has it all!

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SCENES OF GRANDEUR

Magnificent views are all around at Dale Hollow Lake and they can be enjoyed from any perspective. Sunset shots, vistas of unmolested shorelines, and much more await.

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HANG YOUR HAT

At Dale Hollow Lake there’s no shortage of places to hang your hat–including cabins, motels, houseboats, campgrounds, RV parks, primitive camping, and more.

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Be sure to explore all Dale Hollow Lake has to offer before you go with the links below!

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