Lake Information
Drought eases across state, but...
Recent rains have helped ease the record-setting drought that has adversely affected Alabama since 2006. The rains, along with concerted efforts by Alabama Power and state and federal agencies to conserve water, have helped bring the company’s reservoirs back to normal or near-normal levels across the system.
Although the precipitation is welcome, weather data show that rainfall amounts remain well below normal. In fact, February 2008 was the first month with normal rainfall since November 2006.
While Alabama Power and other weather observers are encouraged by the increased precipitation, it’s too early to declare that the historic drought is coming to an end. Alabama Power will continue to monitor closely the conditions across the region, and will work with state and federal agencies to carefully coordinate hydro operations in a manner that is sensitive to the needs of both upstream and downstream stakeholders.
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.
(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
- 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
- Press 4 for river and stream flows
- 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
- Press 5 for stages
- 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
- Press 6
