Lake Information
Hydro generation reduced to minimum...
Drought conditions continue to adversely affect Alabama Power lakes, and the company is taking additional steps to conserve water.
Alabama Power has cut releases from its hydroelectric dams to the minimums required to protect fisheries, endangered species, water quality and critical municipal and industrial uses. These minimal releases are the only times the company is generating any power from its dams. The company is working with government agencies, municipalities, businesses, and industry and community groups to coordinate conservation measures.
Although spring rains and careful management of water resources helped raise lake levels in the early part of the year, the flow of water into our reservoirs has returned to the record low levels experienced in 2007. Below-normal rainfall in recent weeks, summer heat and evaporation have also led to lake levels falling at a faster than normal rate.
Alabama Power will do all it can to conserve water resources. Lake residents, and those who enjoy Alabama Power lakes, should be aware that the historic drought is far from over. People with boats and water-related equipment should remain alert to changing conditions 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.
(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
