Lake Lanier water level today
Lake Lanier level right now: 1063.49 ft at the near Buford, GA gauge (Oct 18, 2026, 10:15 PM ET), down 0.23 ft in 7 days. Updated · source: USGS
Datum: reservoir elevation above the gauge datum (USGS parameter 00062), feet
Source: USGS 02334400 ↗
How today compares with the last 30 days
| Gauge | Latest | 30-day low | 30-day high | Position |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| near Buford, GA | 1063.49 | 1063.59 | 1064.79 | low (0th pct.) |
Our calculation from USGS daily means (ft); provisional data.
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FAQ
Is Lake Lanier high or low right now?
At the near Buford, GA gauge the latest reading (1063.49 ft) is low for the last 30 days: higher than or equal to 0% of those daily means (range 1063.59–1064.79 ft).
Where does the Lake Lanier reading come from?
From USGS gauge 02334400 (near Buford, GA). The data is provisional public-domain government data; we fetch it about hourly and show the time of each reading.
What does the number mean?
It is the water surface elevation in feet relative to reservoir elevation above the gauge datum (USGS parameter 00062).
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