
Lake levels
Walter F. George Reservoir, GA
- water level
- 188.80 ft
- Condition
- Above average for this time of year
- 7-day change
- -0.18 ft
- 30-day change
- +0.23 ft
- 1-year change
- -0.40 ft
Reading as of 2026-10-12 | the U.S. Geological Survey
- Since yesterday
- -0.05 ft
- 7-day change
- -0.18 ft
- 30-day change
- +0.23 ft
- 1-year change
- -0.40 ft
- Record high
- 193.60 ft
In brief
Walter F. George Reservoir stood at 188.80 feet on Oct 12, 2026. That is higher than 69% of October readings since 2007.
Source: U.S. Geological Survey
Lake level timeline
Records and averages
| Current level | 188.80 ft |
|---|---|
| Record high | 193.60 ft (2015-12-26) |
| Record low | 184.69 ft (2011-11-28) |
| Average of all readings | 188.44 ft |
| Data span | 19 years (7,057 readings) |
Level schematic
Frequently asked questions
Is Walter F. George Reservoir full right now?
As of 2026-10-12, Walter F. George Reservoir sits at 188.80 ft, which is above average for this time of year. Over the past 30 days the level has risen 0.23 ft.
What is the water level at Walter F. George Reservoir today?
The most recent reading at Walter F. George Reservoir is 188.80 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 Walter F. George Reservoir has ever been?
The highest level for Walter F. George Reservoir in our records is 193.60 ft on 2015-12-26. The lowest is 184.69 ft on 2011-11-28. Our record covers about 19 years of readings.
Is Walter F. George Reservoir low for this time of year?
Compared with every October in our records, the current level is higher than 69% of them, which we classify as above average 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 Walter F. George Reservoir 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. Walter F. George Reservoir 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 Walter F. George Reservoir changed over the past year?
Walter F. George Reservoir is -0.40 ft compared with this date last year (188.80 ft today). The full-history chart above covers 19 years, with a record high of 193.60 ft and a record low of 184.69 ft.
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Quote this reading
Walter F. George Reservoir stood at 188.80 feet on Oct 12, 2026. That is higher than 69% of October readings since 2007.
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How to cite
MyWaterLevel, “Walter F. George Reservoir water level, 2007 to 2026,” data from U.S. Geological Survey, https://mywaterlevel.com/lake/ga/walter-f-george-reservoir/, 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.