LakeLevelIs Richard B. Russell Lake low right now?
Richard B. Russell Lake was at 472.97 ft on October 8, 2026, 2.03 ft below its full pool of 475.0 ft. That is 1.36 ft below the typical level for October 8 — lower than in 9 of 10 past years. Over the past week the lake has been rising about 0.03 ft a day.
Richard B. Russell Lake on Oct 8 in past years
Daily levels, last two weeks
| Date | Level (ft) | Change | vs full pool |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 8 | 472.97 | −0.01 | −2.0 |
| Oct 7 | 472.98 | +0.01 | −2.0 |
| Oct 6 | 472.97 | +0.13 | −2.0 |
| Oct 5 | 472.84 | +0.07 | −2.2 |
| Oct 4 | 472.77 | +0.03 | −2.2 |
| Oct 3 | 472.74 | ±0.00 | −2.3 |
| Oct 2 | 472.74 | +0.01 | −2.3 |
| Oct 1 | 472.73 | −0.01 | −2.3 |
| Sep 30 | 472.74 | −0.02 | −2.3 |
| Sep 29 | 472.76 | +1.87 | −2.2 |
| Sep 28 | 470.89 | −1.87 | −4.1 |
| Sep 27 | 472.76 | −0.02 | −2.2 |
| Sep 26 | 472.78 | −0.02 | −2.2 |
| Sep 25 | 472.80 | −0.03 | −2.2 |
About Richard B. Russell Lake
- Full pool
- 475.0 ft (Top of Conservation)
- 10-year range
- 470.9 ft (September 28, 2026) to 479.7 ft (January 4, 2016)
- Operated by
- U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
- Data
- U.S. Army Corps of Engineers — SAS district, Russell
- Datum
- NGVD29
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Questions
Is Richard B. Russell Lake low right now?
Richard B. Russell Lake was at 472.97 ft on October 8, 2026, 2.03 ft below its full pool of 475.0 ft. That is 1.36 ft below the typical level for October 8 — lower than in 9 of 10 past years. Over the past week the lake has been rising about 0.03 ft a day.
What is full pool for Richard B. Russell Lake?
Full pool (Top of Conservation) is 475.0 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 Richard B. Russell Lake 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 (SAS district, Russell). Readings are provisional and can be revised.