Dannelly Reservoir (Millers Ferry) Water Level

Alabama · Alabama River

80.17ft
Reading: Sep 11, 2026
0.63 ft below full pool
55.8 ft80.8 ft (full)
Full pool
80.8 ft
Vs full pool
−0.63 ft
Managed by
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Recent high
80.95 ft (2025)
Recent low
78.20 ft (2025)

Water level history

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Source: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (CWMS). Provisional data, subject to revision.

About Dannelly Reservoir (Millers Ferry)

Dannelly Reservoir (Millers Ferry) is a reservoir on the Alabama River in Alabama, operated by U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Its full summer pool sits at 80.8 ft above sea level. Live water levels come from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (CWMS) and update hourly.

Understanding Dannelly Reservoir (Millers Ferry)'s water level

"Full pool" is the elevation U.S. Army Corps of Engineers targets when Dannelly Reservoir (Millers Ferry) is completely filled — 80.8 feet above sea level. Above that line the Corps deliberately keeps empty "flood storage" to absorb heavy rain, so the lake rarely sits far above 80.8 ft for long. A reading a few feet under full is usually just the normal operating band rather than a sign of drought.

In a normal year Dannelly Reservoir (Millers Ferry) sits highest through the summer recreation season and lower over winter, when the Corps makes room for storms. Extended dry spells in late summer and fall are what usually pull the lake noticeably below full pool.

The recent high and low above are drawn from the published history available for Dannelly Reservoir (Millers Ferry), so they show how today compares over that record rather than an all-time extreme. The 12-month and 5-year chart views make the trend and the lake's usual seasonal shape easy to see.

Dannelly Reservoir (Millers Ferry) — frequently asked

What is the current water level of Dannelly Reservoir (Millers Ferry)?

The gauge at the top of this page shows Dannelly Reservoir (Millers Ferry)'s current elevation in feet above sea level, updated from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (CWMS).

What is full pool for Dannelly Reservoir (Millers Ferry)?

Dannelly Reservoir (Millers Ferry)'s full summer pool is 80.8 feet above sea level. Levels are typically drawn down below that in winter for flood storage.

Who manages Dannelly Reservoir (Millers Ferry)?

Dannelly Reservoir (Millers Ferry) is operated by U.S. Army Corps of Engineers on the Alabama River.

Where is Dannelly Reservoir (Millers Ferry) located?

Dannelly Reservoir (Millers Ferry) is in Alabama, on the Alabama River.

Why is Dannelly Reservoir (Millers Ferry) low right now?

Reservoir levels fall during dry spells and seasonal drawdown — when U.S. Army Corps of Engineers lowers the pool for flood storage, power, or water supply — and recover after rain and snowmelt. The history chart above shows the recent trend.

What are the record high and low levels for Dannelly Reservoir (Millers Ferry)?

The recent record high and low elevations are shown in the stats on this page, computed from the available published history for Dannelly Reservoir (Millers Ferry).

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