Lake Horton Water Level
Georgia · updated daily from the U.S. Geological Survey
777.43 ft
Lake Horton is low for this time of year and steady (-0.05 ft in the last 7 days).
Change since yesterday: +0.01 ft
Reading as of 2026-08-14 · higher than 17% of August readings on record
Where Lake Horton sits historically
Today's level compared with every reading in our 11.9-year record for this lake.
Since yesterday
+0.01 ft
7-day change
-0.05 ft
30-day change
-0.44 ft
1-year change
-1.27 ft
Last 30 days
Last 12 months
Full history (11.9 years)
Lake Horton records and averages
| Current level | 777.43 ft |
|---|---|
| Record high | 782.57 ft (2015-12-25) |
| Record low | 771.72 ft (2016-11-28) |
| Average of all readings | 778.66 ft |
| Data span | 11.9 years (4,346 readings) |
Frequently asked questions
Is Lake Horton full right now?
As of 2026-08-14, Lake Horton sits at 777.43 ft, which is low for this time of year.Over the past 30 days the level has fallen 0.44 ft.
What is the water level at Lake Horton today?
The most recent reading is 777.43 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 Lake Horton has ever been?
The highest level in our records is 782.57 ft on 2015-12-25. The lowest is 771.72 ft on 2016-11-28. Our record covers about 11.9 years of readings.
Is Lake Horton low for this time of year?
Compared with every August in our records, the current level is higher than 17% of them — low 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 Lake Horton 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. Lake Horton has fallen 0.44 ft over the past 30 days. For the operational reason on any given week, check the U.S. Geological Survey directly.
How much has Lake Horton changed over the past year?
The level is -1.27 ft compared with this date last year (777.43 ft today). The full-history chart above covers 11.9 years, with a record high of 782.57 ft and a record low of 771.72 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.