Douglas Lake Tennessee Water Levels
More than 1 7 million people make their way to douglas lake each year.
Douglas lake tennessee water levels. Here s where you can get all the data you need to plan your day on the water. Tennessee valley authority tva dam name. Get the most up to date information on each reservoir tva manages including today s levels predicted elevations planned generation releases at the dams reservoir operating guides ecological health ratings fish. Lake levels united states tennessee.
The lake levels at douglas lake fluctuate about 41 feet over the course of a normal year. There is no possibility we can be at all the cabins to keep this done when it can move as quickly as it does. 0 11 feet level controlled by. Large amounts of water could be discharged at any time.
The water levels are controlled throughout the year by the tennessee valley authority tva to provide power to east tennessee including sevier county and parts of kentucky as well as recreational opportunities for its residents visitors to the area. Lake levels in tennessee united states. Other experiences in dandridge. Water release schedules can change without notice due to unanticipated weather changes or power system requirements.
During your stay it may be necessary for you to push or pull the dock to keep them floating. Due to the nature of douglas lake being a reservoir lake the water levels fluctuate regularly. Things to do in dandridge. Predicted data elevations are in.
Get the full experience and book a tour. Fed by the french broad river four counties border the reservoir. Our most popular tours and activities. Tennessee tn dandridge.
Created by the tennessee valley authority tva in 1943 for the generation of hydroelectric power and for flood control the lake has a surface area of more than 30 000 acres when it is at full level. Is today a good day for boating fishing or swimming on your favorite tva reservoir. All our docks are easily movable back and forth in season. Lake name current level full.
Welcome to douglas lake tennessee. Those counties are. Obey all posted safety regulations and precautions. Douglas lake also called douglas reservoir is a reservoir created by an impoundment of the french broad river in eastern tennessee this lake is located only a few miles from the pigeon forge gatlinburg area and also the great smoky mountains national park see also douglas dam for more information.
250 reviews 1 of 14 things to do in dandridge. Check lake levels all over the united states. Latest operating information warning. The douglas dam was built by the tennessee valley authority at a record pace from february 2.