Melton Hill Lake

Melton Hill Lake is the Clinch River reservoir between Norris Dam and Watts Bar Lake, behind Melton Hill Dam. It winds past Oak Ridge, Clinton and the west edge of Knox County.

The narrow, sheltered water makes it popular for paddling and flatwater rowing at Oak Ridge; the dam has a navigation lock.

Good to know

Easy add-on to an Oak Ridge museum day — see our Oak Ridge guide.
Sheltered water is friendlier for kayaks than the big lakes.
Check TVA release schedules — water below Norris Dam is cold and can rise fast.

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TVA — Melton Hill lake levels ↗

Checked Oct 28, 2026 · we link to official pages instead of printing water levels, hours or fees.

County guides

Anderson, Knox, Roane

Marinas · fishing · boat access — coming.

We’re building verified lists of marinas, public ramps, boat rentals, fishing guides and places to stay on Melton Hill Lake. Nothing is listed until we’ve checked it.

Lake illustrations are AI-assisted artwork by My East TN — not photos or maps.

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