Reservoir · Alabama · United States · USACE CWMS
Oliver Lock and Dam
104.9% full
Capacity
15.22 hm³
Volume stored
16 hm³
Coordinates
33.209°N, 87.593°W
Last updated
2026-07-31
Current fill
104.9%vs 7 days ago
-0.1%losing
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: 2026-07-31.
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About Oliver Lock and Dam
As of July 31, 2026, Oliver Lock and Dam is filled to 104.9% of its total capacity, holding roughly 16 hm³ of water out of a maximum 15 hm³. At this level the reservoir is effectively full.
Over the most recent week on record the fill level has held broadly steady (-0.1 pts).
Across the readings we hold for Oliver Lock and Dam — 47 data points between June 15, 2026 and July 31, 2026 — the level has ranged from a low of 103.7% (July 22, 2026) to a high of 105.0% (June 15, 2026).
It is operated by USACE primarily for multiple purposes. It lies within the Alabama basin at 33.209°N, 87.593°W.
Key facts
- Current fill level
- 104.9%
- Water stored
- 16 hm³
- Total capacity
- 15 hm³
- 7-day change
- ▼ 0.1 pts
- Primary use
- Multipurpose
- River basin
- Alabama
- Operator
- USACE
- Coordinates
- 33.209°N, 87.593°W
- Last updated
- July 31, 2026
Recent readings
| Date | Fill level | Volume (hm³) |
|---|---|---|
| 31 Jul 2026 | 104.9% | 16 |
| 30 Jul 2026 | 105.0% | 17 |
| 29 Jul 2026 | 105.0% | 18 |
| 28 Jul 2026 | 105.0% | 17 |
| 27 Jul 2026 | 105.0% | 17 |
| 26 Jul 2026 | 105.0% | 18 |
| 25 Jul 2026 | 105.0% | 17 |
| 24 Jul 2026 | 105.0% | 17 |
| 23 Jul 2026 | 105.0% | 17 |
| 22 Jul 2026 | 103.7% | 16 |
| 21 Jul 2026 | 105.0% | 19 |
| 20 Jul 2026 | 105.0% | 17 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the current water level of Oliver Lock and Dam?
As of July 31, 2026, Oliver Lock and Dam is at 104.9% of its capacity, holding approximately 16 hm³ of water, according to USACE CWMS (US Army Corps of Engineers) data.
Is Oliver Lock and Dam reservoir full?
Oliver Lock and Dam is essentially full, sitting at 104.9% of capacity as of July 31, 2026.
Is the water level at Oliver Lock and Dam rising or falling?
The level at Oliver Lock and Dam has been broadly stable over the latest week on record (-0.1 points).
How much water can Oliver Lock and Dam hold?
Oliver Lock and Dam has a total capacity of 15 hm³.
Where is Oliver Lock and Dam reservoir located?
Oliver Lock and Dam is located in Alabama, United States, within the Alabama basin (coordinates 33.209°N, 87.593°W).
What is Oliver Lock and Dam used for?
Oliver Lock and Dam is used primarily for multiple purposes, and is managed by USACE.