Norris Lake, Tennessee: Depth, Size & Key Facts

Norris Lake is a Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) reservoir in eastern Tennessee, formed by Norris Dam on the Clinch River.

• Surface Area: 34,200 acres (53 sq mi)
• Shoreline: ~1,100 miles (highly indented)
• Maximum Depth: 260 feet (near the dam)
• Avg Depth: ~75 feet
• Full Pool Elevation: 1,020 ft above sea level

The deep, clear water supports diverse fisheries (striped bass, smallmouth, crappie, walleye) and recreation (boating, diving, camping). The dam, completed in 1936, was TVA's first major project.