Lake Mcintosh Water Level
Georgia · updated daily from the U.S. Geological Survey
779.72 ft
Lake Mcintosh is high for this time of year and steady (+0.03 ft in the last 7 days).
Change since yesterday: -0.07 ft
Reading as of 2026-08-14 · higher than 80% of August readings on record
Where Lake Mcintosh sits historically
Today's level compared with every reading in our 5.3-year record for this lake.
Since yesterday
-0.07 ft
7-day change
+0.03 ft
30-day change
+0.01 ft
1-year change
+0.03 ft
Last 30 days
Last 12 months
Full history (5.3 years)
Lake Mcintosh records and averages
| Current level | 779.72 ft |
|---|---|
| Record high | 780.62 ft (2024-09-27) |
| Record low | 776.43 ft (2025-10-26) |
| Average of all readings | 779.45 ft |
| Data span | 5.3 years (1,932 readings) |
Frequently asked questions
Is Lake Mcintosh full right now?
As of 2026-08-14, Lake Mcintosh sits at 779.72 ft, which is high for this time of year.Over the past 30 days the level has risen 0.01 ft.
What is the water level at Lake Mcintosh today?
The most recent reading is 779.72 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 Mcintosh has ever been?
The highest level in our records is 780.62 ft on 2024-09-27. The lowest is 776.43 ft on 2025-10-26. Our record covers about 5.3 years of readings.
Is Lake Mcintosh low for this time of year?
Compared with every August in our records, the current level is higher than 80% of them — high 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 Mcintosh 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 Mcintosh has risen 0.01 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 Mcintosh changed over the past year?
The level is +0.03 ft compared with this date last year (779.72 ft today). The full-history chart above covers 5.3 years, with a record high of 780.62 ft and a record low of 776.43 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.