Lake Hartwell Water Level

WATER LEVEL

653.84

Feet MSL

Monday, January 19, 2026
7:00:00 AM
Level is 6.16 feet
below full pool of 660.00

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Level Base: MSL
Full Pool: 660.00 feet
Flood Pool: 665.00 feet

Change Since Yesterday:

0.14 Feet
Level Controlled by: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Dam Name: Hartwell - Saddle Dike No. 1 (CESAS)
Hartwell Mica Mine Dam (HARTWELL MICA MINE COMPANY)

Notable Infrastrucuture Levels

470.0 Ft Alexander City water intake structure
474.0 Ft Central Elmore (County) Water Authority water intake valve. Has difficulty drawing water below 474 feet because intakes are fed by gravity
475.0 Ft Limiting water level for Alexander City and Coosa-Elmore Water Authority
484.7 Ft till Waters Resort water intake

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WATER RESOURCE LINKS

U.S. Drought Monitor

GA Natural Resource Office

Drought Intensity:
	D0 - Abnormally Dry
	D1 - Moderate Drought
	D2 - Severe Drought
	D3 - Extreme Drought
	D4 - Exceptional Drought

The Drought Monitor focuses on broad-scale conditions. Local conditions may vary. See accompanying text summary for forecast statements.

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