Lake levels
Upper Bear Creek Reservoir, AL
- water level
- 796.05 ft
- Condition
- Falling
- 7-day change
- -0.36 ft
- 30-day change
- -0.53 ft
- 1-year change
- -0.85 ft
Reading as of 2026-10-13 | the Tennessee Valley Authority
- Since yesterday
- -0.04 ft
- 7-day change
- -0.36 ft
- 30-day change
- -0.53 ft
- 1-year change
- -0.85 ft
- Record high
- 800.89 ft
In brief
Upper Bear Creek Reservoir stood at 796.05 feet on Oct 13, 2026.
Source: Tennessee Valley Authority
Last 30 days
Last 12 months
Records and averages
| Current level | 796.05 ft |
|---|---|
| Record high | 800.89 ft (2025-02-13) |
| Record low | 795.38 ft (2026-03-07) |
| Average of all readings | 796.98 ft |
| Data span | 1.8 years (651 readings) |
Level schematic
Frequently asked questions
Is Upper Bear Creek Reservoir full right now?
As of 2026-10-13, Upper Bear Creek Reservoir sits at 796.05 ft. Over the past 30 days the level has fallen 0.53 ft.
What is the water level at Upper Bear Creek Reservoir today?
The most recent reading at Upper Bear Creek Reservoir is 796.05 ft (2026-10-13), sourced from the Tennessee Valley Authority. Readings on this page refresh automatically as the agency publishes new data.
What is the highest Upper Bear Creek Reservoir has ever been?
The highest level for Upper Bear Creek Reservoir in our records is 800.89 ft on 2025-02-13. The lowest is 795.38 ft on 2026-03-07. Our record covers about 1.8 years of readings.
Why is Upper Bear Creek Reservoir low right now?
Reservoir levels move for four main reasons: rainfall and runoff into the basin, releases through the dam for downstream water supply, power generation or flood control, evaporation during hot months, and seasonal drawdown schedules set by the operating agency. Upper Bear Creek Reservoir has fallen 0.53 ft over the past 30 days. For the operational reason on any given week, check the Tennessee Valley Authority directly.
How much has Upper Bear Creek Reservoir changed over the past year?
Upper Bear Creek Reservoir is -0.85 ft compared with this date last year (796.05 ft today). The full-history chart above covers 1.8 years, with a record high of 800.89 ft and a record low of 795.38 ft.
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Quote this reading
Upper Bear Creek Reservoir stood at 796.05 feet on Oct 13, 2026.
Download the full record
upper-bear-creek-reservoir-al-water-level-history.csv
How to cite
MyWaterLevel, “Upper Bear Creek Reservoir water level, 2025 to 2026,” data from Tennessee Valley Authority, https://mywaterlevel.com/lake/al/upper-bear-creek-reservoir/, accessed Oct 13, 2026.
Source: the Tennessee Valley Authority. All Alabama lake levels. Readings are provisional and may be revised. About our data and methods.