West Point Lake Water Level
Georgia · updated daily from the U.S. Geological Survey
634.13 ft
West Point Lake is about average for this time of year and falling (-0.45 ft in the last 7 days).
Change since yesterday: -0.16 ft
Reading as of 2026-08-14 · higher than 50% of August readings on record
Where West Point Lake sits historically
Today's level compared with every reading in our 19.3-year record for this lake.
Since yesterday
-0.16 ft
7-day change
-0.45 ft
30-day change
-0.79 ft
1-year change
+0.71 ft
Last 30 days
Last 12 months
Full history (19.3 years)
West Point Lake records and averages
| Current level | 634.13 ft |
|---|---|
| Record high | 639.12 ft (2009-09-24) |
| Record low | 621.81 ft (2007-11-07) |
| Average of all readings | 631.62 ft |
| Data span | 19.3 years (7,000 readings) |
Frequently asked questions
Is West Point Lake full right now?
As of 2026-08-14, West Point Lake sits at 634.13 ft, which is about average for this time of year.Over the past 30 days the level has fallen 0.79 ft.
What is the water level at West Point Lake today?
The most recent reading is 634.13 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 West Point Lake has ever been?
The highest level in our records is 639.12 ft on 2009-09-24. The lowest is 621.81 ft on 2007-11-07. Our record covers about 19.3 years of readings.
Is West Point Lake low for this time of year?
Compared with every August in our records, the current level is higher than 50% 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 West Point 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. West Point Lake has fallen 0.79 ft over the past 30 days. For the operational reason on any given week, check the U.S. Geological Survey directly.
How much has West Point Lake changed over the past year?
The level is +0.71 ft compared with this date last year (634.13 ft today). The full-history chart above covers 19.3 years, with a record high of 639.12 ft and a record low of 621.81 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.