LakeLevelIs Lake Lanier low right now?
Lake Lanier was at 1,063.82 ft on October 10, 2026, 7.03 ft below its full pool of 1,070.9 ft. That is 3.46 ft below the typical level for October 10 — lower than in 9 of 10 past years. Over the past week the lake has been falling about 0.02 ft a day.
Lake Lanier on Oct 10 in past years
Daily levels, last two weeks
| Date | Level (ft) | Change | vs full pool |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 10 | 1,063.81 | +0.09 | −7.0 |
| Oct 9 | 1,063.72 | −0.03 | −7.1 |
| Oct 8 | 1,063.75 | −0.06 | −7.1 |
| Oct 7 | 1,063.81 | −0.07 | −7.0 |
| Oct 6 | 1,063.88 | −0.04 | −7.0 |
| Oct 5 | 1,063.92 | −0.02 | −6.9 |
| Oct 4 | 1,063.94 | −0.02 | −6.9 |
| Oct 3 | 1,063.96 | −0.06 | −6.9 |
| Oct 2 | 1,064.02 | −0.06 | −6.8 |
| Oct 1 | 1,064.08 | −0.07 | −6.8 |
| Sep 30 | 1,064.15 | −0.05 | −6.7 |
| Sep 29 | 1,064.20 | −0.06 | −6.6 |
| Sep 28 | 1,064.26 | −0.05 | −6.6 |
| Sep 27 | 1,064.31 | −0.09 | −6.5 |
About Lake Lanier
- Full pool
- 1,070.9 ft (Top of Conservation)
- 10-year range
- 1,060.2 ft (December 31, 2016) to 1,076.7 ft (February 20, 2020)
- Operated by
- U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
- Data
- U.S. Army Corps of Engineers — SAM district, Buford
- Datum
- NGVD29
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Questions
Is Lake Lanier low right now?
Lake Lanier was at 1,063.82 ft on October 10, 2026, 7.03 ft below its full pool of 1,070.9 ft. That is 3.46 ft below the typical level for October 10 — lower than in 9 of 10 past years. Over the past week the lake has been falling about 0.02 ft a day.
What is full pool for Lake Lanier?
Full pool (Top of Conservation) is 1,070.9 ft above sea level, per U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Levels above it mean the operator is storing flood water; levels below it are normal in late summer and winter drawdowns.
How often is the Lake Lanier level updated?
The operator reports every 15 minutes to an hour. This page refreshes several times a day; the time of the latest reading is shown next to the level.
Where does this data come from?
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (SAM district, Buford). Readings are provisional and can be revised.