| Stage | Elevation | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Normal Pool | 675-682.5 ft | Seasonal operating range |
| Action Stage | 682.5-685 ft | TVA monitoring begins |
| Flood Stage | 685-690 ft | Shoreline & low-lying flooding |
| Major Flood | > 690 ft | Widespread inundation |
| Chickamauga | Nickajack | |
|---|---|---|
| Dam Built | 1940 | 1967 |
| Full Pool | 682.5 ft | 634.0 ft |
| Length | 58 miles | 46 miles |
| Surface Area | 36,050 ac | 10,370 ac |
| Operator | Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) | |