Lake James Water Level

WATER LEVEL

96.27

Feet Datum

Saturday, May 2, 2026
1:00:00 AM
Level is 96.27 feet
above full pool of 0.00

Preparing lake level chart...

Level Base: Datum (1100 feet)
Datum: 1,100.00 feet MSL

Change Since Yesterday:

0.01 Feet
Level Controlled by:
Dam Name: Paddys Creek Dam (DUKE POWER COMPANY)
Catawba Dam (DUKE POWER COMPANY)
Linville (DUKE POWER)
Catawba (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

	Daily Levels By Month
	Catawba River River Levels
	Lake James Forums
	Lake James Cameras

WATER RESOURCE LINKS

U.S. Drought Monitor

NC Natural Resource Office

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

The Drought Monitor focuses on broad-scale conditions. Local conditions may vary. See accompanying text summary for forecast statements.

Quick Links
Lake James News
Lake James Photos
Lake James Videos