
Lake levels
Lake Horton, GA
- water level
- 775.38 ft
- Condition
- Low for this time of year
- 7-day change
- +0.29 ft
- 30-day change
- -0.73 ft
- 1-year change
- -0.87 ft
Reading as of 2026-10-12 | the U.S. Geological Survey
- Since yesterday
- +0.02 ft
- 7-day change
- +0.29 ft
- 30-day change
- -0.73 ft
- 1-year change
- -0.87 ft
- Record high
- 782.57 ft
In brief
Lake Horton stood at 775.38 feet on Oct 12, 2026. That is lower than 81% of October readings since 2014.
Source: U.S. Geological Survey
Lake level timeline
Records and averages
| Current level | 775.38 ft |
|---|---|
| Record high | 782.57 ft (2015-12-25) |
| Record low | 771.72 ft (2016-11-28) |
| Average of all readings | 778.63 ft |
| Data span | 12 years (4,405 readings) |
Level schematic
Frequently asked questions
Is Lake Horton full right now?
As of 2026-10-12, Lake Horton sits at 775.38 ft, which is low for this time of year. Over the past 30 days the level has fallen 0.73 ft.
What is the water level at Lake Horton today?
The most recent reading at Lake Horton is 775.38 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 Lake Horton has ever been?
The highest level for Lake Horton in our records is 782.57 ft on 2015-12-25. The lowest is 771.72 ft on 2016-11-28. Our record covers about 12 years of readings.
Is Lake Horton low for this time of year?
Compared with every October in our records, the current level is higher than 19% 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 Lake Horton 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. Lake Horton has fallen 0.73 ft over the past 30 days. For the operational reason on any given week, check the U.S. Geological Survey directly.
How much has Lake Horton changed over the past year?
Lake Horton is -0.87 ft compared with this date last year (775.38 ft today). The full-history chart above covers 12 years, with a record high of 782.57 ft and a record low of 771.72 ft.
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Quote this reading
Lake Horton stood at 775.38 feet on Oct 12, 2026. That is lower than 81% of October readings since 2014.
Download the full record
lake-horton-ga-water-level-history.csv
How to cite
MyWaterLevel, “Lake Horton water level, 2014 to 2026,” data from U.S. Geological Survey, https://mywaterlevel.com/lake/ga/lake-horton/, 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.