SHELBYVILLE, Tenn. -- Many residents who rely on Normandy Lake for water have spent the past few years wondering whether their water supply was going to run out.

But spring rains have brought Normandy Lake up to normal levels for the first time in years.

Boaters, jet skiers and fishermen were enjoying a perfect day Friday on Normandy Lake.

"I think it's great right now," said Tim Johnson. "You know, it's real enjoyable for everyone."

While this scene is playing out at lakes around middle Tennessee, it has been a long time coming at this particular reservoir.

Normandy is the water source for 250,000 people from Manchester to Shelbyville to Columbia. At several points over the past two years, low levels have put the water supply in serious jeopardy.

"We couldn't water our flowers or our lawn. It was just, you know, bad," said Barbara Bomar.

The lake is just under normal summer pool at 875 feet for the first time in years. Reservoir watchdogs said they're sitting pretty right now; water restrictions have not been in place for months, but they do have an eye on the sky.

Rain has slacked off since the spring, and dry season is coming.

"I wish we had more rain, but I ain't got no complaints compared to last year," said Johnson.

One change that the drought spurred was for the area to start coming up with a long-term water plan. They want to make sure they don't have to worry about running out of water again.

The plans are still in the early stages and could possibly require some infrastructure changes in the future.