Reservoir · Alabama · United States · USACE CWMS
Thurlow Dam
96.3% full
Capacity
22.51 hm³
Volume stored
22 hm³
Coordinates
32.535°N, 85.888°W
Last updated
2026-08-14
Current fill
96.3%vs 7 days ago
-1.3%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: 2026-08-14.
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About Thurlow Dam
As of August 14, 2026, Thurlow Dam is filled to 96.3% of its total capacity, holding roughly 22 hm³ of water out of a maximum 23 hm³. At this level the reservoir is high.
Over the most recent week on record the fill level has held broadly steady (-1.3 pts).
Across the readings we hold for Thurlow Dam — 329 data points between August 15, 2021 and August 14, 2026 — the level has ranged from a low of 95.9% (September 25, 2021) to a high of 98.4% (April 18, 2026). On average the reservoir is fullest around October and at its lowest around July.
It is operated by USACE primarily for multiple purposes. It lies within the Alabama basin at 32.535°N, 85.888°W.
Key facts
- Current fill level
- 96.3%
- Water stored
- 22 hm³
- Total capacity
- 23 hm³
- 7-day change
- ▼ 1.3 pts
- Primary use
- Multipurpose
- River basin
- Alabama
- Operator
- USACE
- Coordinates
- 32.535°N, 85.888°W
- Last updated
- August 14, 2026
Recent readings
| Date | Fill level | Volume (hm³) |
|---|---|---|
| 14 Aug 2026 | 96.3% | 22 |
| 13 Aug 2026 | 97.6% | 22 |
| 12 Aug 2026 | 97.7% | 22 |
| 11 Aug 2026 | 98.3% | 22 |
| 10 Aug 2026 | 97.8% | 22 |
| 9 Aug 2026 | 98.2% | 22 |
| 8 Aug 2026 | 96.5% | 22 |
| 7 Aug 2026 | 97.6% | 22 |
| 6 Aug 2026 | 97.7% | 22 |
| 5 Aug 2026 | 97.0% | 22 |
| 4 Aug 2026 | 96.4% | 22 |
| 3 Aug 2026 | 96.3% | 22 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the current water level of Thurlow Dam?
As of August 14, 2026, Thurlow Dam is at 96.3% of its capacity, holding approximately 22 hm³ of water, according to USACE CWMS (US Army Corps of Engineers) data.
Is Thurlow Dam reservoir full?
Thurlow Dam is essentially full, sitting at 96.3% of capacity as of August 14, 2026.
Is the water level at Thurlow Dam rising or falling?
The level at Thurlow Dam has been broadly stable over the latest week on record (-1.3 points).
How much water can Thurlow Dam hold?
Thurlow Dam has a total capacity of 23 hm³.
Where is Thurlow Dam reservoir located?
Thurlow Dam is located in Alabama, United States, within the Alabama basin (coordinates 32.535°N, 85.888°W).
What is Thurlow Dam used for?
Thurlow Dam is used primarily for multiple purposes, and is managed by USACE.