Carters Re-Regulation Lake Near Carters

RESERVOIR REPORT

690 ft

Water lake or reservoir water surface elevation above ngvd 1929, ft levels at Carters Re-Regulation Lake Near Carters are currently 690 ft, about 100% of normal. The average for this time of year is approximately 688.43ft. Maximum recorded Lake or reservoir water surface elevation above NGVD 1929, ft since record keeping began in 2015 was 2017-04-07 when levels reached 696.6 ft. Lowest recorded Lake or reservoir water surface elevation above NGVD 1929, ft was 2023-01-25 when levels receded to 671.92 ft. View historical levels.

Carter's Reservoir, located near Carter's, GA, was created in 1977 as a result of the construction of the Carters Dam. The dam was built to control flooding and provide a source of hydroelectric power to the area. The reservoir is fed by the Coosawattee River and has a capacity of 445,000 acre-feet. The hydrology of the reservoir is influenced by both surface flow and snowpack from the nearby Appalachian Mountains. The reservoir is used for agricultural irrigation and is also a popular location for recreational activities such as fishing and boating. In recent years, there has been a push for increased regulation of the lake due to concerns about water quality and the impact of agricultural practices on the surrounding ecosystem.