Reservoir · Tennessee · United States · USACE CWMS
Cheatham Dam
105.0% full
Capacity
103.86 hm³
Volume stored
125 hm³
Coordinates
36.314°N, 87.216°W
Last updated
2026-07-30
Current fill
105.0%vs 7 days ago
0.0%stable
vs 1 year ago
0.0%year-over-year
7-day trend
→stable
Data source: USACE CWMS — US Army Corps of Engineers — daily reservoir storage volume. Capacity is the design (normal full-pool) capacity from the US National Inventory of Dams (NID); fill % = current volume ÷ design capacity. Last reading: 2026-07-30.
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About Cheatham Dam
As of July 30, 2026, Cheatham Dam is filled to 105.0% of its total capacity, holding roughly 125 hm³ of water out of a maximum 104 hm³. At this level the reservoir is effectively full.
Over the most recent week on record the fill level has held broadly steady (+0.0 pts), and it sits close to where it was a year earlier.
Across the readings we hold for Cheatham Dam — 330 data points between July 31, 2021 and July 30, 2026 — the level has ranged from a low of 105.0% (July 31, 2021) to a high of 105.0% (July 31, 2021).
It is operated by USACE primarily for multiple purposes. It lies within the Tennessee basin at 36.314°N, 87.216°W.
Key facts
- Current fill level
- 105.0%
- Water stored
- 125 hm³
- Total capacity
- 104 hm³
- 7-day change
- No change
- Year-on-year
- No change
- Primary use
- Multipurpose
- River basin
- Tennessee
- Operator
- USACE
- Coordinates
- 36.314°N, 87.216°W
- Last updated
- July 30, 2026
Recent readings
| Date | Fill level | Volume (hm³) |
|---|---|---|
| 30 Jul 2026 | 105.0% | 125 |
| 29 Jul 2026 | 105.0% | 124 |
| 28 Jul 2026 | 105.0% | 123 |
| 27 Jul 2026 | 105.0% | 127 |
| 26 Jul 2026 | 105.0% | 134 |
| 25 Jul 2026 | 105.0% | 134 |
| 24 Jul 2026 | 105.0% | 131 |
| 23 Jul 2026 | 105.0% | 130 |
| 22 Jul 2026 | 105.0% | 133 |
| 21 Jul 2026 | 105.0% | 126 |
| 20 Jul 2026 | 105.0% | 129 |
| 19 Jul 2026 | 105.0% | 132 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the current water level of Cheatham Dam?
As of July 30, 2026, Cheatham Dam is at 105.0% of its capacity, holding approximately 125 hm³ of water, according to USACE CWMS (US Army Corps of Engineers) data.
Is Cheatham Dam reservoir full?
Cheatham Dam is essentially full, sitting at 105.0% of capacity as of July 30, 2026.
Is the water level at Cheatham Dam rising or falling?
The level at Cheatham Dam has been broadly stable over the latest week on record (0.0 points).
How much water can Cheatham Dam hold?
Cheatham Dam has a total capacity of 104 hm³.
Where is Cheatham Dam reservoir located?
Cheatham Dam is located in Tennessee, United States, within the Tennessee basin (coordinates 36.314°N, 87.216°W).
What is Cheatham Dam used for?
Cheatham Dam is used primarily for multiple purposes, and is managed by USACE.