Lake Lanier Water Level

WATER LEVEL

1,066.23

Feet MSL

Wednesday, March 11, 2026
1:15:00 PM
Level is 4.77 feet
below full pool of 1,071.00

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Level Base: MSL
Full Pool: 1,071.00 feet
Flood Pool: 1,085.00 feet

Change Since Yesterday:

0.02 Feet
Level Controlled by: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Dam Name: Buford (CESAM)

Notable Infrastrucuture Levels

470.0 Ft Alexander City water intake structure
474.0 Ft Central Elmore (County) Water Authority water intake valve. Has difficulty drawing water below 474 feet because intakes are fed by gravity
475.0 Ft Limiting water level for Alexander City and Coosa-Elmore Water Authority
484.7 Ft till Waters Resort water intake

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