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Lake Lanier Water Level Today
As of , Lake Lanier's water level is 1,062.23 ft: 8.8 ft below full pool (1,071.0 ft) and 4.9 ft below normal for the date.
Georgia · Operated by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers · readings published by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Water level today · November 14, 2026, 1:15 PM EST
Normal for the date
−4.9 ft from the typical level for this date
1,062.23 ft above sea level
- vs full pool
- −8.8 ft
- Past 7 days
- −0.4 ft
- vs 1 year ago
- −3.0 ft
What do these numbers mean?
- Water level
- The height of the lake surface in feet above sea level, as measured by the official gauge.
- Full pool
- The level the lake is normally kept at when it is full (top of conservation pool, summer). Above it, the lake is storing flood water.
- Normal for the date
- The typical (median) level on this calendar date across 2007-2025. The normal range is where the lake stood in 8 of 10 years.
- Operating zone / guide
- The seasonal levels the operator aims for. Many reservoirs are lowered on purpose in fall and winter to make room for spring rain.
Lake Lanier water level chart (last 2 years)
Over the last two years, Lake Lanier ranged from 1,062.2 ft on November 14, 2026 to 1,072.5 ft on May 17, 2025, and today it is 3.0 ft lower than on the same day last year.
How full is Lake Lanier right now?
Lake Lanier is 8.8 ft below full pool (1,071.0 ft).
Over the past 7 days the level fell 0.40 ft; over 30 days it fell 1.5 ft.
One year ago the lake stood at 1,065.2 ft, so it is −3.0 ft compared with the same day last year.
Is Lake Lanier above or below normal?
For November 14, the normal level is about 1,067.2 ft (the normal range is 1,053.9 ft to 1,070.8 ft). Today's level is −4.9 ft compared with normal, within the normal range.
“Normal” here means the median level recorded on this calendar date across 2007-2025. Many reservoirs are drawn down on purpose in fall and winter, so a level below full pool can still be completely normal for the season.
Lake Lanier target level for this time of year
The operator's target level (top of conservation pool) for this date is 1,070.3 ft. The lake is −8.0 ft from that target.
Recent history
| Highest daily level (last 2 years) | 1,072.49 ft | May 17, 2025 |
| Lowest daily level (last 2 years) | 1,062.23 ft | November 14, 2026 |
| Same day last year | 1,065.21 ft | −3.0 ft vs today |
| Full pool | 1,071.00 ft | top of conservation pool, summer |
Lake Lanier record high and low
| Record high (daily level since 1989) | 1,076.67 ft | February 20, 2020 |
| Record low (daily level since 1989) | 1,050.82 ft | December 27, 2007 |
| About 5 years ago | 1,071.37 ft | October 20, 2021 |
Records cover the daily readings published by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) from January 1, 1989 until October 19, 2026. Older extremes, before the gauge record starts, are not included.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the water level of Lake Lanier today?
- The latest reading is 1,062.23 ft above sea level, reported by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) on November 14, 2026 at 1:15 PM EST.
- Is Lake Lanier full?
- No. Lake Lanier is 8.8 ft below its full pool of 1,071.0 ft.
- What is a normal water level for Lake Lanier at this time of year?
- Based on daily readings from 2007-2025, the typical (median) level for this date is 1,067.2 ft, and 8 out of 10 years fall between 1,053.9 ft and 1,070.8 ft.
- What is the full pool elevation of Lake Lanier?
- Full pool for Lake Lanier is 1,071.0 ft (top of conservation pool, summer), according to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.
- What were the highest and lowest levels in the last two years?
- The highest daily level in the last two years was 1,072.5 ft on May 17, 2025; the lowest was 1,062.2 ft on November 14, 2026.
- What is the lowest water level ever recorded at Lake Lanier?
- In the official daily record since 1989, the lowest level of Lake Lanier was 1,050.8 ft on December 27, 2007.
- What is the highest water level ever recorded at Lake Lanier?
- In the official daily record since 1989, the highest level of Lake Lanier was 1,076.7 ft on February 20, 2020.
- How close is Lake Lanier to its record low?
- Today's level is 11.4 ft above the record low of 1,050.8 ft (December 27, 2007) and 14.4 ft below the record high of 1,076.7 ft (February 20, 2020).
Boating and fishing at Lake Lanier
Boat ramp access, park hours and fishing rules are set by the operator and can change with the water level. Official information for boating, fishing and parks: Lake Sidney Lanier (Corps Lakes Gateway) (U.S. Army Corps of Engineers).
Where this data comes from
The water level is published by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) (station 02334400) and refreshed on this page every day. Full pool comes from U.S. Army Corps of Engineers; the normal range is calculated from official daily readings for 2007-2025. Recent readings are provisional and may be revised. See data sources & methodology.
Download the daily levels for Lake Lanier (CSV, last 2 years)