Demopolis Lake Water Level
Alabama · Tombigbee & Black Warrior Rivers
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Water level history
About Demopolis Lake
Demopolis Lake is a reservoir on the Tombigbee & Black Warrior Rivers in Alabama, operated by U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Its full summer pool sits at 76 ft above sea level. Live water levels come from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (CWMS) and update hourly.
Understanding Demopolis Lake's water level
"Full pool" is the elevation U.S. Army Corps of Engineers targets when Demopolis Lake is completely filled — 76 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 76 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 Demopolis Lake 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 Demopolis Lake, 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.
Demopolis Lake — frequently asked
What is the current water level of Demopolis Lake?
The gauge at the top of this page shows Demopolis Lake's current elevation in feet above sea level, updated from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (CWMS).
What is full pool for Demopolis Lake?
Demopolis Lake's full summer pool is 76 feet above sea level. Levels are typically drawn down below that in winter for flood storage.
Who manages Demopolis Lake?
Demopolis Lake is operated by U.S. Army Corps of Engineers on the Tombigbee & Black Warrior Rivers.
Where is Demopolis Lake located?
Demopolis Lake is in Alabama, on the Tombigbee & Black Warrior Rivers.
Why is Demopolis Lake 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 Demopolis Lake?
The recent record high and low elevations are shown in the stats on this page, computed from the available published history for Demopolis Lake.
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