Reservoir · Georgia · United States · USACE CWMS
Carters Dam and Lake
99.7% full
Capacity
473.12 hm³
Volume stored
472 hm³
Coordinates
34.614°N, 84.671°W
Last updated
2026-07-30
Current fill
99.7%vs 7 days ago
+0.3%gaining
vs 1 year ago
N/A7-day trend
→stable
Data source: USACE CWMS — US Army Corps of Engineers — daily reservoir storage volume. Capacity is the design (normal full-pool) capacity from the US National Inventory of Dams (NID); fill % = current volume ÷ design capacity. Last reading: 2026-07-30.
Catchment Weather
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About Carters Dam and Lake
As of July 30, 2026, Carters Dam and Lake is filled to 99.7% of its total capacity, holding roughly 472 hm³ of water out of a maximum 473 hm³. At this level the reservoir is high.
Over the most recent week on record the fill level has held broadly steady (+0.3 pts).
Across the readings we hold for Carters Dam and Lake — 47 data points between June 14, 2026 and July 30, 2026 — the level has ranged from a low of 97.0% (July 17, 2026) to a high of 100.8% (June 21, 2026).
It is operated by USACE primarily for multiple purposes. It lies within the Georgia basin at 34.614°N, 84.671°W.
Key facts
- Current fill level
- 99.7%
- Water stored
- 472 hm³
- Total capacity
- 473 hm³
- 7-day change
- ▲ 0.3 pts
- Primary use
- Multipurpose
- River basin
- Georgia
- Operator
- USACE
- Coordinates
- 34.614°N, 84.671°W
- Last updated
- July 30, 2026
Recent readings
| Date | Fill level | Volume (hm³) |
|---|---|---|
| 30 Jul 2026 | 99.7% | 472 |
| 29 Jul 2026 | 99.4% | 470 |
| 28 Jul 2026 | 98.4% | 466 |
| 27 Jul 2026 | 98.8% | 467 |
| 26 Jul 2026 | 99.9% | 473 |
| 25 Jul 2026 | 98.7% | 467 |
| 24 Jul 2026 | 98.0% | 464 |
| 23 Jul 2026 | 97.9% | 463 |
| 22 Jul 2026 | 98.2% | 464 |
| 21 Jul 2026 | 98.5% | 466 |
| 20 Jul 2026 | 98.9% | 468 |
| 19 Jul 2026 | 99.9% | 473 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the current water level of Carters Dam and Lake?
As of July 30, 2026, Carters Dam and Lake is at 99.7% of its capacity, holding approximately 472 hm³ of water, according to USACE CWMS (US Army Corps of Engineers) data.
Is Carters Dam and Lake reservoir full?
Carters Dam and Lake is essentially full, sitting at 99.7% of capacity as of July 30, 2026.
Is the water level at Carters Dam and Lake rising or falling?
The level at Carters Dam and Lake has been broadly stable over the latest week on record (+0.3 points).
How much water can Carters Dam and Lake hold?
Carters Dam and Lake has a total capacity of 473 hm³.
Where is Carters Dam and Lake reservoir located?
Carters Dam and Lake is located in Georgia, United States, within the Georgia basin (coordinates 34.614°N, 84.671°W).
What is Carters Dam and Lake used for?
Carters Dam and Lake is used primarily for multiple purposes, and is managed by USACE.