Alabama Lake Levels
Current water level for 10 lakes and reservoirs in Alabama, updated daily from public agency data.
Alabama lake register
Alphabetical current readings from public water agencies
| Lake / reservoirLake / reservoir | Current levelLevel | 7-day change7-day |
|---|---|---|
| Bear Creek Lake | 575.67 ft575.7 ft | +0.05 ft+0.1 ft |
| Cedar Creek Reservoir | 579.00 ft579.0 ft | -0.23 ft-0.2 ft |
| Lake Eufaula | 188.68 ft188.7 ft | -0.36 ft-0.4 ft |
| Lake Guntersville | 593.65 ft593.6 ft | -0.68 ft-0.7 ft |
| Lake Martin | 486.64 ft486.6 ft | +0.01 ft+0.0 ft |
| Lake Tuscaloosa | 221.30 ft221.3 ft | -0.01 ft-0.0 ft |
| Little Bear Creek Reservoir | 617.82 ft617.8 ft | -0.07 ft-0.1 ft |
| Upper Bear Creek Reservoir | 796.05 ft796.0 ft | -0.36 ft-0.4 ft |
| Wheeler Lake | 553.63 ft553.6 ft | -0.58 ft-0.6 ft |
| Wilson Lake | 506.83 ft506.8 ft | -0.05 ft-0.1 ft |
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Alabama lake levels: common questions
Are Alabama lakes low right now?
1 of the 3 Alabama lakes with enough history to compare is in the bottom quarter of its own October record. That seasonal comparison matters more than the raw level: reservoirs are drawn down on a schedule, so a lake several feet below full pool in October may still be entirely normal for the date.
Which Alabama lake has changed most this week?
Bear Creek Lake (Alabama) has risen the most, +0.05 ft over seven days, and Lake Guntersville has fallen the most at -0.68 ft.
How often do Alabama lake levels update?
Each gauge publishes on its own schedule. Most report at least daily, some hourly. This page is rebuilt every day from the Tennessee Valley Authority, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the U.S. Geological Survey, and the number on an individual lake's page refreshes again in your browser when the agency posts a newer reading. Readings are provisional and can be revised.