
Lake levels
Wilson Lake (Alabama), AL
- water level
- 506.83 ft
- Condition
- Steady
- 7-day change
- -0.05 ft
- 30-day change
- +0.14 ft
- 1-year change
- -0.44 ft
Reading as of 2026-10-13 | the Tennessee Valley Authority
- Since yesterday
- +0.00 ft
- 7-day change
- -0.05 ft
- 30-day change
- +0.14 ft
- 1-year change
- -0.44 ft
- Record high
- 507.61 ft
In brief
Wilson Lake (Alabama) stood at 506.83 feet on Oct 13, 2026.
Source: Tennessee Valley Authority
Last 30 days
Last 12 months
Records and averages
| Current level | 506.83 ft |
|---|---|
| Record high | 507.61 ft (2025-07-12) |
| Record low | 504.76 ft (2025-03-03) |
| Average of all readings | 506.58 ft |
| Data span | 1.8 years (651 readings) |
Level schematic
Frequently asked questions
Is Wilson Lake (Alabama) full right now?
As of 2026-10-13, Wilson Lake (Alabama) sits at 506.83 ft. Over the past 30 days the level has risen 0.14 ft.
What is the water level at Wilson Lake (Alabama) today?
The most recent reading at Wilson Lake (Alabama) is 506.83 ft (2026-10-13), sourced from the Tennessee Valley Authority. Readings on this page refresh automatically as the agency publishes new data.
What is the highest Wilson Lake (Alabama) has ever been?
The highest level for Wilson Lake (Alabama) in our records is 507.61 ft on 2025-07-12. The lowest is 504.76 ft on 2025-03-03. Our record covers about 1.8 years of readings.
Why is Wilson Lake (Alabama) 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. Wilson Lake (Alabama) has risen 0.14 ft over the past 30 days. For the operational reason on any given week, check the Tennessee Valley Authority directly.
How much has Wilson Lake (Alabama) changed over the past year?
Wilson Lake (Alabama) is -0.44 ft compared with this date last year (506.83 ft today). The full-history chart above covers 1.8 years, with a record high of 507.61 ft and a record low of 504.76 ft.
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Wilson Lake (Alabama) stood at 506.83 feet on Oct 13, 2026.
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How to cite
MyWaterLevel, “Wilson Lake (Alabama) water level, 2025 to 2026,” data from Tennessee Valley Authority, https://mywaterlevel.com/lake/al/wilson-lake-alabama/, accessed Oct 13, 2026.
Source: the Tennessee Valley Authority. All Alabama lake levels. Readings are provisional and may be revised. About our data and methods.