Defeated Creek Water Level

Q: What is the water level of Defeated Creek today?

Defeated Creek water levels are measured at USGS gauge CUMBERLAND RIVER BELOW CORDELL HULL DAM, TN; the current gauge height updates on this page throughout the day, alongside a 30-day trend.

Q: Is Defeated Creek high or low right now?

This page compares the current reading against the trailing 30-day average and range for Defeated Creek — above the average means higher water than usual, below means lower.

Live gauge height for Defeated Creek, measured at USGS station CUMBERLAND RIVER BELOW CORDELL HULL DAM, TN (2.1 mi from the nearest mapped ramp).

Current gauge height

448.77 ft

Updated 1 hr ago

vs. 30-day average

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Water temperature

70°F

Boat Ramps on Defeated Creek (4)

Cordell Hull WMA
Defeated Creek Day Use Area — Defeated, Tennessee
Defeated Creek Marina — Defeated, Tennessee
Defeated Creek Marina — Carthage, Tennessee

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Defeated Creek Water Level FAQ

What is the water level of Defeated Creek today?

The USGS gauge for Defeated Creek (CUMBERLAND RIVER BELOW CORDELL HULL DAM, TN) currently reads a gauge height of 448.77 feet. Readings update throughout the day from USGS instrumentation.

Is Defeated Creek high or low right now?

Compare today's reading with the 30-day chart above — a reading near the top of the range means high water, near the bottom means low water.

Where can I launch a boat on Defeated Creek?

BoatLaunchMap lists 4 boat ramps on Defeated Creek, each with directions, ratings, and launch details.

Data: U.S. Geological Survey, station 03418420. Gauge height is measured relative to the station datum, not lake depth. Always verify conditions on site before launching.