New Melones Lake Water Level

WATER LEVEL

1,038.57

Feet MSL

Wednesday, May 20, 2026
12:00:00 PM
Level is 1,038.57 feet
above full pool of 0.00

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Level Base: MSL

Change Since Yesterday:

0.25 Feet
Level Controlled by:
Dam Name: New Melones (U S BUREAU OF RECLAMATION)

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

WATER RESOURCE LINKS

U.S. Drought Monitor

CA Natural Resource Office

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