Question 1

What is Lake Lanier's water level today?

Accepted Answer

Lake Lanier is at 1062.67 ft today, 8.33 ft below full pool (1,071 ft). The reading is from USGS gauge 02334400 at Buford Dam and updates hourly. Flood pool sits at 1,085 ft.

Question 2

Is Lake Lanier full?

Accepted Answer

Judge fullness by feet versus full pool. Lake Lanier is at 1062.67 ft, 8.33 ft below the 1,071 ft summer target. Flood pool is 1,085 ft.

Question 3

What is flood pool on Lake Lanier?

Accepted Answer

Flood pool on Lake Lanier is 1,085 feet above mean sea level — the top of the Corps flood-control pool above the 1,071 ft summer full-pool target.

Question 4

What will the Lake Lanier water level be next week?

Accepted Answer

The storage-balance model projects about a 0.24 ft rise over the next week from today's 1062.67 ft baseline. Corps release decisions can change the outcome.

Question 5

Where does the Lake Lanier water level data come from?

Accepted Answer

Elevation and lake-side weather come from USGS gauge 02334400. Dam release and tailrace temperature come from USGS 02334430. Inflow and storage come from USACE CWMS.

Lake Lanier Water Level Today