Lake levels
Carters Re-Regulation Lake, GA
- gauge height
- 31.97 ft
- Condition
- Low for this time of year
- 7-day change
- -5.60 ft
- 30-day change
- -7.27 ft
- 1-year change
- -1.60 ft
Reading as of 2026-10-12 | the U.S. Geological Survey
- Since yesterday
- +0.43 ft
- 7-day change
- -5.60 ft
- 30-day change
- -7.27 ft
- 1-year change
- -1.60 ft
- Record high
- 45.77 ft
In brief
Carters Re-Regulation Lake's gauge read 31.97 feet on Oct 12, 2026. That is lower than 84% of October readings since 1995.
Source: U.S. Geological Survey
Gauge height above a local reference point; not elevation above sea level.
Lake level timeline
Records and averages
| Current level | 31.97 ft |
|---|---|
| Record high | 45.77 ft (1999-12-03) |
| Record low | 14.22 ft (2014-11-03) |
| Average of all readings | 36.26 ft |
| Data span | 31 years (11,093 readings) |
Level schematic
Frequently asked questions
Is Carters Re-Regulation Lake full right now?
As of 2026-10-12, Carters Re-Regulation Lake sits at 31.97 ft, which is low for this time of year. Over the past 30 days the level has fallen 7.27 ft.
What is the water level at Carters Re-Regulation Lake today?
The most recent reading at Carters Re-Regulation Lake is 31.97 ft (2026-10-12), sourced from the U.S. Geological Survey. Readings on this page refresh automatically as the agency publishes new data.
What is the highest Carters Re-Regulation Lake has ever been?
The highest level for Carters Re-Regulation Lake in our records is 45.77 ft on 1999-12-03. The lowest is 14.22 ft on 2014-11-03. Our record covers about 31 years of readings.
Is Carters Re-Regulation Lake low for this time of year?
Compared with every October in our records, the current level is higher than 16% of them, which we classify as low 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 Carters Re-Regulation 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. Carters Re-Regulation Lake has fallen 7.27 ft over the past 30 days. For the operational reason on any given week, check the U.S. Geological Survey directly.
How much has Carters Re-Regulation Lake changed over the past year?
Carters Re-Regulation Lake is -1.60 ft compared with this date last year (31.97 ft today). The full-history chart above covers 31 years, with a record high of 45.77 ft and a record low of 14.22 ft.
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Quote this reading
Carters Re-Regulation Lake's gauge read 31.97 feet on Oct 12, 2026. That is lower than 84% of October readings since 1995.
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carters-re-regulation-lake-ga-water-level-history.csv
How to cite
MyWaterLevel, “Carters Re-Regulation Lake water level, 1995 to 2026,” data from U.S. Geological Survey, https://mywaterlevel.com/lake/ga/carters-re-regulation-lake/, accessed Oct 13, 2026.
Source: the U.S. Geological Survey. All Georgia lake levels. Readings are provisional and may be revised. About our data and methods.