J. Percy Priest Lake

06/17/2026

🌤️June 17th Morning Report🌤️
High today of 87°F - Mostly Sunny
Water Surface Temperature: 84°F
Headwater Elevation: 488.72 ft above sea level
Tailwater Elevation: 387.43 ft above sea level
Generation is NOT scheduled today; however, this is subject to change at any time. The fixed cone valve will be open until further notice. LARGE AMOUNTS OF WATER CAN BE DISCHARGED AT ANY TIME. Information can be found at https://www.lrn-wc.usace.army.mil/ or https://www.tva.com/environment/lake-levels/j-percy-priest

06/15/2026

Drowning doesn’t look like it does in the movies. It can happen with 30 seconds for children and 60 seconds for many adults, and often silently, even close to shore. Around 40% of drownings are witnessed. Most of the time others may be nearby but don’t realize someone is in trouble.
Learn the 4 signs of drowning - head back, mouth open, not yelling or calling for help, and arms slapping the water surface (not waving around). Most importantly, always wear a life jacket to avoid an accident becoming a tragedy.

06/14/2026

🌧️June 14th Morning Report🌦️
High today of 83°F , Cloudy - Rainy
Water Surface Temperature: 85°F
Headwater Elevation: 488.53 ft above sea level
Tailwater Elevation: 387.52 ft above sea level
Generation is NOT scheduled today; however, this is subject to change at any time. The fixed cone valve will be open until further notice. LARGE AMOUNTS OF WATER CAN BE DISCHARGED AT ANY TIME. Information can be found at https://www.lrn-wc.usace.army.mil/ or https://www.tva.com/environment/lake-levels/j-percy-priest

Water Management - Nashville District - USACE

06/12/2026

Water safety is for everyone - human babies and fur babies alike! Make sure your entire family is wearing a life jacket every time you’re in, on, or near open water to ensure that your visit is great.

06/11/2026

☀️June 11th Morning Report☀️
High today of 91°F , Sunny
Water Surface Temperature: 84°F
Headwater Elevation: 488.45 ft above sea level
Tailwater Elevation: 387.55 ft above sea level
Generation is NOT scheduled today; however, this is subject to change at any time. The fixed cone valve will be open until further notice. LARGE AMOUNTS OF WATER CAN BE DISCHARGED AT ANY TIME. Information can be found at https://www.lrn-wc.usace.army.mil/ or https://www.tva.com/environment/lake-levels/j-percy-priest

Water Management - Nashville District - USACE

06/06/2026

Huge shoutout to all the young participants that came out to our 2nd annual Fishing Rodeo! 🎣☀️It was hot but mostly everyone stayed till the end. Congrats to those who won first caught and most! 👏👏

We are also very grateful to our partners with their generous donations for prizes .

Thank you Percy Priest Hybrid and Stripers Club for providing extra poles and bait, and your support through the event! 🐟

We hope for next years event to be even better! Please share so we can get the attention this amazing outdoor event deserves.

06/06/2026

Don’t forget about the rodeo! Still going till around noon!

06/05/2026

June 5th Afternoon Report - High today of 84°F , Sunny
Water Surface Temperature: 79°F
Headwater Elevation: 487.72 ft above sea level
Tailwater Elevation: 387.77 ft above sea level
Generation is NOT scheduled today; however, this is subject to change at any time. The fixed cone valve will be open until further notice. LARGE AMOUNTS OF WATER CAN BE DISCHARGED AT ANY TIME. Information can be found at https://www.lrn-wc.usace.army.mil/ or https://www.tva.com/environment/lake-levels/j-percy-priest

06/05/2026

Don’t forget about our great event this Saturday! We would love to see all the kiddos catching some fish for free fishing day! After the event the pond is open to everyone!

06/04/2026

In reference to this post, yes we are aware of this vehicle. It is not an environmental hazard and being used as a training tool. It is near a restricted area at a federal boat ramp. If you have any other questions or concerns. Please reach out to our office.