Melton Hill Lake Water Level
Tennessee · Clinch River
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Water level history
About Melton Hill Lake
Melton Hill Lake is a reservoir on the Clinch River in Tennessee, operated by Tennessee Valley Authority. It's a popular flatwater rowing course near Oak Ridge. Its full summer pool sits at 795 ft above sea level. Live water levels come from the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) and update hourly.
Understanding Melton Hill Lake's water level
"Full pool" is the elevation Tennessee Valley Authority targets when Melton Hill Lake is completely filled — 795 feet above sea level. Tennessee Valley Authority operates Melton Hill Lake for hydropower and keeps it close to this "full pond" target year-round, so day-to-day movement is typically just a foot or two rather than the deep seasonal drawdown of a flood-control lake.
Held for power generation, Melton Hill Lake normally stays within a narrow range all year. The biggest dips tend to come during scheduled maintenance drawdowns or extended dry spells rather than any fixed seasonal cycle.
The recent high and low above are drawn from the published history available for Melton Hill Lake, so they show how today compares over that record rather than an all-time extreme. The 12-month and 5-year chart views make the trend and the lake's usual seasonal shape easy to see.
Melton Hill Lake — frequently asked
What is the current water level of Melton Hill Lake?
The gauge at the top of this page shows Melton Hill Lake's current elevation in feet above sea level, updated from the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA).
What is full pool for Melton Hill Lake?
Melton Hill Lake's full summer pool is 795 feet above sea level. Levels are typically drawn down below that in winter for flood storage.
Who manages Melton Hill Lake?
Melton Hill Lake is operated by Tennessee Valley Authority on the Clinch River.
Where is Melton Hill Lake located?
Melton Hill Lake is in Tennessee, on the Clinch River.
Why is Melton Hill Lake low right now?
Reservoir levels fall during dry spells and seasonal drawdown — when Tennessee Valley Authority lowers the pool for flood storage, power, or water supply — and recover after rain and snowmelt. The history chart above shows the recent trend.
What are the record high and low levels for Melton Hill Lake?
The recent record high and low elevations are shown in the stats on this page, computed from the available published history for Melton Hill Lake.
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