Randy Poynter Lake Water Level
Georgia · updated daily from the U.S. Geological Survey
733.96 ft
Randy Poynter Lake is below average for this time of year and falling (-0.20 ft in the last 7 days).
Change since yesterday: -0.01 ft
Reading as of 2026-08-14 · higher than 22% of August readings on record
Where Randy Poynter Lake sits historically
Today's level compared with every reading in our 9.7-year record for this lake.
Since yesterday
-0.01 ft
7-day change
-0.20 ft
30-day change
+0.02 ft
1-year change
-0.48 ft
Last 30 days
Last 12 months
Full history (9.7 years)
Randy Poynter Lake records and averages
| Current level | 733.96 ft |
|---|---|
| Record high | 735.92 ft (2019-04-19) |
| Record low | 724.61 ft (2016-12-02) |
| Average of all readings | 734.12 ft |
| Data span | 9.7 years (3,379 readings) |
Frequently asked questions
Is Randy Poynter Lake full right now?
As of 2026-08-14, Randy Poynter Lake sits at 733.96 ft, which is below average for this time of year.Over the past 30 days the level has risen 0.02 ft.
What is the water level at Randy Poynter Lake today?
The most recent reading is 733.96 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 Randy Poynter Lake has ever been?
The highest level in our records is 735.92 ft on 2019-04-19. The lowest is 724.61 ft on 2016-12-02. Our record covers about 9.7 years of readings.
Is Randy Poynter Lake low for this time of year?
Compared with every August in our records, the current level is higher than 22% of them — below 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 Randy Poynter Lake 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. Randy Poynter Lake has risen 0.02 ft over the past 30 days. For the operational reason on any given week, check the U.S. Geological Survey directly.
How much has Randy Poynter Lake changed over the past year?
The level is -0.48 ft compared with this date last year (733.96 ft today). The full-history chart above covers 9.7 years, with a record high of 735.92 ft and a record low of 724.61 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.