Reservoir · Alabama · United States · USACE CWMS
Thurlow Dam (APC)
97.9% full
Capacity
22.51 hm³
Volume stored
22 hm³
Coordinates
32.535°N, 85.888°W
Last updated
2026-07-30
Current fill
97.9%vs 7 days ago
-0.1%losing
vs 1 year ago
+1.6%year-over-year
7-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.
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About Thurlow Dam (APC)
As of July 30, 2026, Thurlow Dam (APC) is filled to 97.9% 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 (-0.1 pts), and it is 1.6 points above its level on the same date a year earlier.
Across the readings we hold for Thurlow Dam (APC) — 120 data points between April 1, 2026 and July 30, 2026 — the level has ranged from a low of 96.2% (April 26, 2026) to a high of 98.4% (April 18, 2026).
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
- 97.9%
- Water stored
- 22 hm³
- Total capacity
- 23 hm³
- 7-day change
- ▼ 0.1 pts
- Year-on-year
- ▲ 1.6 pts
- Primary use
- Multipurpose
- River basin
- Alabama
- Operator
- USACE
- Coordinates
- 32.535°N, 85.888°W
- Last updated
- July 30, 2026
Recent readings
| Date | Fill level | Volume (hm³) |
|---|---|---|
| 30 Jul 2026 | 97.9% | 22 |
| 29 Jul 2026 | 98.0% | 22 |
| 28 Jul 2026 | 96.9% | 22 |
| 27 Jul 2026 | 97.6% | 22 |
| 26 Jul 2026 | 97.1% | 22 |
| 25 Jul 2026 | 96.3% | 22 |
| 24 Jul 2026 | 97.9% | 22 |
| 23 Jul 2026 | 97.7% | 22 |
| 22 Jul 2026 | 96.8% | 22 |
| 21 Jul 2026 | 97.0% | 22 |
| 20 Jul 2026 | 97.3% | 22 |
| 19 Jul 2026 | 97.0% | 22 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the current water level of Thurlow Dam (APC)?
As of July 30, 2026, Thurlow Dam (APC) is at 97.9% of its capacity, holding approximately 22 hm³ of water, according to USACE CWMS (US Army Corps of Engineers) data.
Is Thurlow Dam (APC) reservoir full?
Thurlow Dam (APC) is essentially full, sitting at 97.9% of capacity as of July 30, 2026.
Is the water level at Thurlow Dam (APC) rising or falling?
The level at Thurlow Dam (APC) has been broadly stable over the latest week on record (-0.1 points).
How much water can Thurlow Dam (APC) hold?
Thurlow Dam (APC) has a total capacity of 23 hm³.
Where is Thurlow Dam (APC) reservoir located?
Thurlow Dam (APC) is located in Alabama, United States, within the Alabama basin (coordinates 32.535°N, 85.888°W).
What is Thurlow Dam (APC) used for?
Thurlow Dam (APC) is used primarily for multiple purposes, and is managed by USACE.