Water level
502.65ft above sea level
-0.09 ft in 7 daysOct 12Oct 19Oct 26
Sep 26Oct 11Oct 26
Reading from Oct 26, 2026.
Cordell Hull Lake was at 502.65 ft on October 26, holding steady over the past week (-0.09 ft).
TennesseeReservoir, 11,631 acres
Cordell Hull Lake conditions today
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Water level
502.65ft
Steady this week
Sailing
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Next 24 hours
Wind and gusts0 to 30+ ktScoreGood, caution, stay ashoreNightBest windowArrows point where the wind blows to.
Outlook. Monday: NW wind 0 to 1 kt, gusts to 5 kt, high near 75°F. Tuesday: wind 0 kt, gusts to 4 kt, high near 77°F.
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Lake facts
- Type
- Reservoir
- State
- Tennessee
- Surface area
- 11,631 acres
- Level source
- U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Cordell Hull L/D, TN (Lake)
- Coordinates
- 36.2900° N, 85.9439° W
Background reading: Cordell Hull Lake on Wikipedia
About Cordell Hull Lake
Set in Tennessee, Cordell Hull Lake is a 11,631-acre reservoir.
Water level on this page comes from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers reading at Cordell Hull 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.
On a lake this size the wind has miles of open water to work with, so a 15 kt breeze can stack up a steep chop in the main basin while sheltered coves stay flat. 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.
Cordell Hull Lake questions
Is it windy on Cordell Hull Lake today?
The National Weather Service forecast for the lake from October 26: Monday: NW wind 0 to 1 kt, gusts to 5 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 Cordell Hull Lake right now?
Cordell Hull Lake was at 502.65 ft on October 26, holding steady over the past week (-0.09 ft).
How big is Cordell Hull Lake?
Cordell Hull Lake covers about 11,631 acres (18 square miles) of surface water.
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