Walter F. George Reservoir Water Level

Georgia · updated daily from the U.S. Geological Survey

187.71 ft

Walter F. George Reservoir is below average for this time of year and rising (+0.29 ft in the last 7 days).

Change since yesterday: -0.05 ft

Reading as of 2026-08-14 · higher than 22% of August readings on record

Where Walter F. George Reservoir sits historically

TODAY 187.71 ftRECORD LOW184.69 ft2011-11-28RECORD HIGH193.6 ft2015-12-26

Today's level compared with every reading in our 19.2-year record for this lake.

Since yesterday

-0.05 ft

7-day change

+0.29 ft

30-day change

-0.16 ft

1-year change

-2.35 ft

Last 30 days

2026-07-15187.3–188.3 ft2026-08-14

Last 12 months

2025-08-14187.0–190.7 ft2026-08-14

Full history (19.2 years)

2007-05-22184.2–192.7 ft2026-08-01

Walter F. George Reservoir records and averages

Current level187.71 ft
Record high193.6 ft (2015-12-26)
Record low184.69 ft (2011-11-28)
Average of all readings188.44 ft
Data span19.2 years (6,998 readings)

Frequently asked questions

Is Walter F. George Reservoir full right now?

As of 2026-08-14, Walter F. George Reservoir sits at 187.71 ft, which is below average for this time of year.Over the past 30 days the level has fallen 0.16 ft.

What is the water level at Walter F. George Reservoir today?

The most recent reading is 187.71 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 Walter F. George Reservoir has ever been?

The highest level in our records is 193.6 ft on 2015-12-26. The lowest is 184.69 ft on 2011-11-28. Our record covers about 19.2 years of readings.

Is Walter F. George Reservoir 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 Walter F. George Reservoir 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. Walter F. George Reservoir has fallen 0.16 ft over the past 30 days. For the operational reason on any given week, check the U.S. Geological Survey directly.

How much has Walter F. George Reservoir changed over the past year?

The level is -2.35 ft compared with this date last year (187.71 ft today). The full-history chart above covers 19.2 years, with a record high of 193.6 ft and a record low of 184.69 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.