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Walter F. George Reservoir near Fort Gaines water level

Reservoir, Walter F. George Reservoir, Georgia, United States

Directions

Normal for mid-October

Surface elevation

187.56ft Down 0.22 ft over the last 24 hours

187 188 189

History

187188189ftOct 10Oct 11Oct 13Oct 15Oct 16187188189ftOct 10Oct 13Oct 16
187188189ftSep 17Sep 24Oct 1Oct 9Oct 16187188189ftSep 17Oct 1Oct 16
186188190ftOct 2025Jan 2026Apr 2026Jul 2026Oct 2026186188190ftOct 2025Apr 2026Oct 2026
186188190ftOct 2020Apr 2022Oct 2023Apr 2025Oct 2026186188190ftOct 2020Oct 2023Oct 2026
186188190ftJanMarMayJulSepNov2026186188190ftJanAprJulOct2026

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Surface elevation Normal range (10–90 %)

What this means

Nothing unusual at Walter F. George Reservoir near Fort Gaines right now: the lake level of 187.56 ft is in the normal range for mid-October.

The median for mid-October is 188.38 ft, based on 7 years of readings, so the lake level is 0.82 ft below typical. On the same day last year the reading was 189.26 ft, a difference of −1.70 ft.

The level is falling, down 0.22 ft over the past 24 hours. Over the past 30 days it has moved between 187.51 ft and 189.18 ft.

Many reservoirs reach their low point of the year in fall, before winter rain and snow start the refill.

Compared with 7 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels

Key numbers

Median for this date
188.38 ft0.82 ft below the median for this date
Normal for this date
186.70 ft – 189.40 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (7 years of records)
Same day last year
189.26 ft−1.70 ft
Lowest and highest in 30 days
187.51 ft – 189.18 ft
Lowest and highest in 12 months
187.39 ft – 190.33 ft

Swimming and boating at Walter F. George Reservoir near Fort Gaines

At a normal level, ramps and marinas generally run as usual, and fishing tends to follow the season more than the water level.

If you swim, pick a spot with an easy way out, and remember that drop-offs move as the level changes.

Weather at the gauge

The forecast is not available right now.

Sunrise 07:45 AM Sunset 07:08 PM Daylight 11h 24m First quarter 34 %

Map

Nearby gauges

Gauge Level Compared with normal 24 hours Distance
Chattahoochee River below Wfg Dam above Fort GainesRiver gauge, Chattahoochee River 101.81 ft Very low −3.41 ft 0.0 mi
Chattahoochee R .36 Mi Ds Wfg Dam near Fort GainesRiver gauge, Chattahoochee R .36 Mi Ds Wfg Dam 101.95 ft Very low −3.31 ft 0.4 mi
Pataula Creek near GeorgetownRiver gauge, Pataula Creek 2.87 ft Normal −0.10 ft 14 mi
Chattahoochee River at Coast Guard Dock at EufaulaLake, Chattahoochee River 187.60 ft Normal −0.26 ft 20 mi
Pachitla Creek near EdisonRiver gauge, Pachitla Creek 2.84 ft Normal −0.24 ft 23 mi
Chattahoochee River near ColumbiaLake, Chattahoochee River 102.13 ft Very low −0.24 ft 25 mi
Ichawaynochaway Creek at GA 37, near MorganRiver gauge, Ichawaynochaway Creek 7.62 ft Normal −1.00 ft 29 mi
South Fork Cowikee Creek near BatesvilleRiver gauge, South Fork Cowikee Creek 5.01 ft Very high −0.12 ft 30 mi

Questions and answers

Is Walter F. George Reservoir near Fort Gaines higher than last year?

No, it is 1.70 ft lower than on the same day last year, when the reading was 189.26 ft.

How often is Walter F. George Reservoir near Fort Gaines updated?

Several times an hour. New readings from U.S. Geological Survey appear here as they arrive. Latest: Oct 16, 2026, 05:15 PM EDT.

What is the water level of Walter F. George Reservoir near Fort Gaines today?

On Oct 16, 2026, 05:15 PM EDT, the surface elevation was 187.56 ft. Down 0.22 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is Walter F. George Reservoir near Fort Gaines rising or falling?

Down 0.22 ft over the last 24 hours. Down 1.32 ft over the last 7 days.

Is the level of Walter F. George Reservoir near Fort Gaines normal?

Normal for mid-October. Compared with 7 years of daily readings for this time of year.

How often is this data updated?

U.S. Geological Survey publishes a new reading every 15 minutes. This page refreshes within minutes of each update.

Where does this data come from?

The values come directly from U.S. Geological Survey, the official operator of this gauge, and are published under the Public domain. We do not estimate or model live values.

For specialists

Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
Operator
U.S. Geological Survey
Station code
usgs:02343240 (Agency page)
Coordinates
31.62533, -85.06444 (WGS84)
Vertical datum
local
Update interval
every 15 minutes
Licence
Public domain. Data: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), provisional data subject to revision

Published series

ParameterLast valueTime (UTC)Quality
Surface elevation elevation 187.56 ft 2026-10-16 21:15 Provisional

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U.S. Geological Survey: Walter F. George Reservoir near Fort Gaines (usgs:02343240). Accessed October 16, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/georgia/walter-f-george-reservoir-near-fort-gaines

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