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Randy Poynter Lake, GA

water level
732.56 ft
Condition
Low for this time of year
7-day change
+0.84 ft
30-day change
+0.23 ft
1-year change
-1.27 ft

Reading as of 2026-10-12 | the U.S. Geological Survey

Since yesterday
+0.20 ft
7-day change
+0.84 ft
30-day change
+0.23 ft
1-year change
-1.27 ft
Record high
735.92 ft

In brief

Randy Poynter Lake stood at 732.56 feet on Oct 12, 2026. That is lower than 84% of October readings since 2016.

Source: U.S. Geological Survey

Lake level timeline

731.4731.7732.0732.4732.7SEP 12SEP 17SEP 22SEP 27OCT 02OCT 07OCT 12LOW 731.51732.56 ft

Records and averages

Current level732.56 ft
Record high735.92 ft (2019-04-19)
Record low724.61 ft (2016-12-02)
Average of all readings734.10 ft
Data span9 years (3,438 readings)

Level schematic

724.2727.2730.3733.3736.4PUBLISHED HIGH 735.92 ft732.56 ftPUBLISHED LOW 724.61 ft

Frequently asked questions

Is Randy Poynter Lake full right now?

As of 2026-10-12, Randy Poynter Lake sits at 732.56 ft, which is low for this time of year. Over the past 30 days the level has risen 0.23 ft.

What is the water level at Randy Poynter Lake today?

The most recent reading at Randy Poynter Lake is 732.56 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 Randy Poynter Lake has ever been?

The highest level for Randy Poynter Lake in our records is 735.92 ft on 2019-04-19. The lowest is 724.61 ft on 2016-12-02. Our record covers about 9 years of readings.

Is Randy Poynter 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 Randy Poynter Lake 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. Randy Poynter Lake has risen 0.23 ft over the past 30 days. For the operational reason on any given week, check the U.S. Geological Survey directly.

How much has Randy Poynter Lake changed over the past year?

Randy Poynter Lake is -1.27 ft compared with this date last year (732.56 ft today). The full-history chart above covers 9 years, with a record high of 735.92 ft and a record low of 724.61 ft.

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Randy Poynter Lake stood at 732.56 feet on Oct 12, 2026. That is lower than 84% of October readings since 2016.

From the U.S. Geological Survey, updated daily. The sentence changes with every new reading, so quote it with its date.

Download the full record

randy-poynter-lake-ga-water-level-history.csv

3,438 readings, Dec 2, 2016 to Oct 12, 2026. Daily readings. Columns: date, water_level_ft. 64 KB.

How to cite

MyWaterLevel, “Randy Poynter Lake water level, 2016 to 2026,” data from U.S. Geological Survey, https://mywaterlevel.com/lake/ga/randy-poynter-lake/, accessed Oct 13, 2026.

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Source: the U.S. Geological Survey. All Georgia lake levels. Readings are provisional and may be revised. About our data and methods.