Lake Information
Drought Continues Across State
The ongoing drought is taking a tremendous toll on Alabama, affecting agriculture, drinking water suppliers, recreation and industry. The drought has also led to dramatic reductions in the water levels on Alabama Power reservoirs.
The current drought conditions on most Alabama Power lakes go beyond any experienced in the history of the company. In an effort to conserve water, Alabama Power has significantly reduced the flow of water through its dams. The company will continue to work with federal and state agencies, and other stakeholders, to coordinate hydro operations in a manner that considers both upstream and downstream needs.
With drought conditions persisting, and forecasts indicating continued dry weather, people should be aware that lake levels are expected to continue dropping through the fall. Individuals with boats and other water-related equipment and facilities should always be alert to changing conditions on Alabama Power reservoirs and take the necessary steps to protect their property.
For the latest on lake levels, visit Lake Conditions. Or call Alabama Power’s automated Reservoir Information System at 1-800-LAKES11.
1-800-LAKES 11 - Reservoir Information System
By calling Alabama Power's toll-free Reservoir Information System at 1-800-LAKES-11 (525-3711), you can access information on lakes, including generation schedules of our hydroelectric facilities, current lake levels and river and stream flows. Lakeshore residents can find need-to-know info on the company's lakeshore use program. You can even call to report mosquito and aquatic weed problems.
Attention Property Owners
Alabama Power holds property rights around the lake as required by the Federal Government. So before you begin construction, make changes or additions to any structures or the shoreline, you need to call Alabama Power Company for a permit. An Alabama Power representative will meet with you. To schedule an appointment, call 1-800-LAKES-11 (525-3711) (in Birmingham, 257-1077) or visit shoreline management.
Information Line: 1-800-LAKES-11
(1-800-525-3711). In Birmingham, call 257-1077).
Then follow these simple instructions:
For information on
dams on the following rivers...
- Press 1 for Tallapoosa
- Press 2 for Coosa
- Press 3 for Warrior
Then...
- Select 1 for the current lake level
- Select 2 for the current generation schedule
- Select 3 for the special lake operations
- Select 4 for shoreline permitting information
For
recreation information...
- Press 4 for river and stream flows
Then...
- Select 1 for Tallapoosa River Basin
- Select 2 for Coosa River Basin
- Select 3 for Warrior River Basin
- Select 4 for Coosa River in North Georgia
Then...
- Select 1 for Tallapoosa River at Wadley
- Select 2 for Tallapoosa River at Horseshoe Bend
- Select 3 for Coosa River at State Line
- Select 4 for elevation of Coosa River at Gadsden US 411 bridge
- Select 5 for Coosa River at Childersburg US 280 bridge
- Select 6 for stage of Mulberry Fork at Cordova
To report a
mosquito or
aquatic weed problem or a possible
hydrilla sighting
