Water Level
Lake Martin Water Level
Lake Martin Water level is controlled by Alabama Power. The summer operating guide is 491′ and that drops to appx 484′ in the winter with the exception of dropping 10′ to 481′ every 6 years.   The following graph shows the historic water level data from Alabama Power.
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Current Lake Level
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↑ 0.00 ft in the last 24 hours
2.4 ft below full pool
Water Temperature
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Updated Today
Measured at LMB sensor 5″ below surface
Full Pool
491.0 ft
Normal Winter Pool: 484.0 ft
10-Foot Drawdown: 481.0 ft
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Lake Martin Water Level Comparison
Daily lake elevation — Alabama Power
Full Pool: 491.0 ft
Normal Winter Pool: 484.0 ft
10-Foot Drawdown: 481.0 ft
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How to Read This Graph
This chart displays historical daily water levels for Lake Martin over the selected years, allowing comparison against historical trends and official guide lines.
Full Pool — 491.0 ft
Summer Full Pool: The maximum target conservation pool elevation maintained from May through Labor Day.
Normal Winter Pool — 484.0 ft
Normal Winter Pool: Target winter elevation from December to mid-February to allow flood mitigation.
10-Foot Drawdown — 481.0 ft
Periodic Drawdown: Occurs occasionally during scheduled winter maintenance periods by Alabama Power for dock repairs and shoreline stabilization.
Rule Curve
Guide Curve: The official operational rule curve mandated by FERC and Alabama Power.
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*The current water temperature on the graph and on the header of LakeMartinBoaters.com is sourced from our private property, 30′ from shore at a depth of 5″ under the surface.