Norris Lake

Tennessee Valley Authority

TN · 36.2231, -84.0900

Norris Lake is 22.1 ft below full pool and falling — low water; confirm access with the operator before you go.

Reservoir Elevation

1011.90ft

As of Sep 10, 2026, 3:00 AM UTC

Published by Tennessee Valley Authority

Last 24 hours

Falling

−0.23 ft

Last 7 days

Falling

−1.6 ft

Historical levels

Full pool

1034.0 ft

Elevation vs full pool

97.9%

Surface height against full-pool height, not stored water

Reservoir conditions

Outflow: 20 cfs
River: Clinch
Dam type: Hydropower

Common questions

Is Norris Lake full?: No. Norris Lake is 22.1 ft below full pool (1034.0 ft).
Is Norris Lake low?: Yes — the level is low. Confirm with Tennessee Valley Authority before you go.
How deep is Norris Lake?: This page publishes surface level, not depth. The latest reading is 1011.90 ft. Full pool is 1034.0 ft. Depth varies by location on the lake.
What is the water temperature at Norris Lake?: No water temperature is published for Norris Lake.
Can I launch a boat at Norris Lake?: Water is low. Confirm access with Tennessee Valley Authority before you go — this page does not track individual boat ramps.

About Norris Lake

Norris Lake is located in TN at coordinates 36.2231°N, 84.0900°W. Water level data is provided by Tennessee Valley Authority. The full pool elevation is 1034.0 ft. The latest reading is 1011.90 ft. Its surface sits at 97.9% of its full pool elevation — a ratio of heights, which is not the same as the share of water stored.

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Common questions

Is Norris Lake full?

No. Norris Lake is 22.1 ft below full pool (1034.0 ft).

Is Norris Lake low?

Yes — the level is low. Confirm with Tennessee Valley Authority before you go.

How deep is Norris Lake?

This page publishes surface level, not depth. The latest reading is 1011.90 ft. Full pool is 1034.0 ft. Depth varies by location on the lake.

What is the water temperature at Norris Lake?

No water temperature is published for Norris Lake.

Can I launch a boat at Norris Lake?

Water is low. Confirm access with Tennessee Valley Authority before you go — this page does not track individual boat ramps.

About Norris Lake

Embed this lake

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Preview

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