Lake Hickory Water Level
WATER LEVEL
97.75
Feet Datum

Wednesday, January 14, 2026
   11:00:00 AM
Level is 1.25 feet
below full pool of 99.00
Lake Level Information
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Level Base: Datum (835 feet)
Full Pool: 99.00 feet
Flood Pool: 101.50 feet
Datum: 835.00 feet MSL

Change Since Yesterday:  0.08 Feet
Level Controlled by:
Dam Name: Oxford (DUKE ENERGY CAROLINAS, LLC)
Notable Infrastrucuture Levels
  • 470.0 Ft Alexander City water intake structure
  • 474.0 Ft Central Elmore (County) Water Authority water intake valve. Has difficulty drawing water below 474 feet because intakes are fed by gravity
  • 475.0 Ft Limiting water level for Alexander City and Coosa-Elmore Water Authority
  • 484.7 Ft till Waters Resort water intake

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Drought Intensity:
D0 - Abnormally Dry
D1 - Moderate Drought
D2 - Severe Drought
D3 - Extreme Drought
D4 - Exceptional Drought


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