Lake Seminole Water Level Today
Station: Lake Seminole at Jim Woodruff Dam, GA (USGS 02357500) • Managing Agency: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Mobile District)
Current Conditions Summary
The latest surface elevation recorded for Lake Seminole in GA is 65.20 ft (NGVD29). This provisional reading is provided by official monitoring gauges operated by U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Mobile District). This places today's water level at the 1th percentile for this time of year.
Water Level Observation Chart
Middle 50% seasonal band shown in aquaBoating Conditions & Wind Safety Strip
Forecast point: Lat 30.707, Lon -84.864 • NWS Hourly Model
Monitoring Station Location
Verified Public Boat Ramps
No verified public boat ramps are officially indexed for this basin. In accordance with our data policy, we do not estimate ramp elevations without authoritative agency surveys.
Practical Tools for Lake Seminole
Dock & Ramp Clearance
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Lake Level Risk Report
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Compare With Other Lakes
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About Lake Seminole Hydrology
Lake Seminole is a verified reservoir situated in Decatur County, GA. Water resources and dam operations are managed by U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Mobile District).
Official hydrological telemetry is captured at station Lake Seminole at Jim Woodruff Dam, GA (Station ID: 02357500) and is referenced to the NGVD29 vertical geodetic datum. The station features continuous daily observation records spanning back to 1954-05-01 (70 years of records).
Frequently Asked Questions About Lake Seminole
What is the current water level of Lake Seminole?
The latest verified reading for Lake Seminole is 65.20 ft NGVD29, recorded at station 02357500.
Is Lake Seminole currently considered normal, high, or low?
Lower than 99% of the 70 years on record for this calendar window (1th percentile).
What is the full conservation pool of Lake Seminole?
Full pool elevation is authorized at 77.5 ft NGVD29. The lake is currently 12.30 ft below full pool.
What vertical datum is used for Lake Seminole?
Elevations on Lake Seminole reference the NGVD29 geodetic vertical datum. Always confirm this datum when comparing water readings to private dock surveys.
Who manages the dam and water releases on Lake Seminole?
Water management and river operations are directed by U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Mobile District).
Are public boat ramps on Lake Seminole currently usable?
Launch usability depends on the specific ramp's toe elevation and your trailer draft. Check our verified ramp table above or calculate your exact hull clearance using the Clearance Calculator.