Carters Lake Water Level
Georgia · updated daily from the U.S. Geological Survey
1072.51 ft
Carters Lake is about average for this time of year and rising (+0.73 ft in the last 7 days).
Change since yesterday: +0.11 ft
Reading as of 2026-08-14 · higher than 52% of August readings on record
Where Carters Lake sits historically
Today's level compared with every reading in our 19.1-year record for this lake.
Since yesterday
+0.11 ft
7-day change
+0.73 ft
30-day change
-1.40 ft
1-year change
-1.26 ft
Last 30 days
Last 12 months
Full history (19.1 years)
Carters Lake records and averages
| Current level | 1072.51 ft |
|---|---|
| Record high | 1099.1 ft (2019-03-04) |
| Record low | 1045.25 ft (2007-11-30) |
| Average of all readings | 1072.39 ft |
| Data span | 19.1 years (6,972 readings) |
Frequently asked questions
Is Carters Lake full right now?
As of 2026-08-14, Carters Lake sits at 1072.51 ft, which is about average for this time of year.Over the past 30 days the level has fallen 1.40 ft.
What is the water level at Carters Lake today?
The most recent reading is 1072.51 ft (2026-08-14), sourced from the U.S. Geological Survey. Readings on this page refresh automatically as the agency publishes new data.
What is the highest Carters Lake has ever been?
The highest level in our records is 1099.1 ft on 2019-03-04. The lowest is 1045.25 ft on 2007-11-30. Our record covers about 19.1 years of readings.
Is Carters Lake low for this time of year?
Compared with every August in our records, the current level is higher than 52% of them — about average for this time of year. Seasonal comparison matters more than the raw number, because most reservoirs draw down predictably through late summer and refill over winter and spring.
Why is Carters Lake changing 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. Carters Lake has fallen 1.40 ft over the past 30 days. For the operational reason on any given week, check the U.S. Geological Survey directly.
How much has Carters Lake changed over the past year?
The level is -1.26 ft compared with this date last year (1072.51 ft today). The full-history chart above covers 19.1 years, with a record high of 1099.1 ft and a record low of 1045.25 ft.
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Source: the U.S. Geological Survey. Readings are provisional and subject to revision by the publishing agency. All Georgia lake levels.