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

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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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