Carters Lake Water Level

Q: What is the water level of Carters Lake today?

Carters Lake water levels are measured at USGS gauge CARTERS LAKE TAILRACE NEAR CARTERS, GA; the current gauge height updates on this page throughout the day, alongside a 30-day trend.

Q: Is Carters Lake high or low right now?

This page compares the current reading against the trailing 30-day average and range for Carters Lake — above the average means higher water than usual, below means lower.

Live gauge height for Carters Lake, measured at USGS station CARTERS LAKE TAILRACE NEAR CARTERS, GA (2.0 mi from the nearest mapped ramp).

Current gauge height

692.06 ft

Updated 1 hr ago

vs. 30-day average

-0.67 ft

30-day avg: 692.73 ft

Streamflow

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30-Day Water Level Trend

2026-08-04Range: 679.75–697.19 ft2026-09-02

Carters Lake is currently 0.7 ft below its 30-day average — shallow ramps may have less water at the end of the concrete; trim up early and check local reports before launching.

Boat Ramps on Carters Lake (4)

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Carters Lake Water Level FAQ

What is the water level of Carters Lake today?

The USGS gauge for Carters Lake (CARTERS LAKE TAILRACE NEAR CARTERS, GA) currently reads a gauge height of 692.06 feet, 0.7 ft below its 30-day average. Readings update throughout the day from USGS instrumentation.

Is Carters Lake high or low right now?

Compared with the past 30 days, Carters Lake is 0.7 ft below its 30-day average.

Where can I launch a boat on Carters Lake?

BoatLaunchMap lists 4 boat ramps on Carters Lake, each with directions, ratings, and launch details.

Data: U.S. Geological Survey, station 02381401. Gauge height is measured relative to the station datum, not lake depth. Always verify conditions on site before launching.