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Lake Russell Water Level Today

Also known as Richard B. Russell Lake · Russell Lake

Daily level, distance to full pool and history for Lake Russell, on the Savannah River in Georgia.

Updated · Source: US Army Corps of EngineersUSACE Provisional

Water level Provisional

474.12ft

msl · 11:00 AM EST, Nov 8, 2026

  • 0.88 ftbelow full pool (475.0 ft)
  • −0.03 ftin 24 h+0.08 ft in 7 days+1.17 ft in 30 days
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  • Full pool
  • 1 yr ago

Is Lake Russell full?

No. Lake Russell is 0.88 ft below full pool (475.0 ft). It is 0.62 ft higher than a year ago (473.50 ft on Nov 8, 2025).

Lake Russell level history

Full pool 475.0 ft
View data table
DateLevel (ft)
Nov 8, 2026474.12
Nov 7, 2026474.16
Nov 6, 2026474.16
Nov 5, 2026474.15
Nov 4, 2026474.10
Nov 3, 2026474.07
Nov 2, 2026474.03
Nov 1, 2026474.02
Oct 31, 2026474.03
Oct 30, 2026474.13
Oct 29, 2026474.18
Oct 28, 2026474.07
Oct 27, 2026473.95
Oct 26, 2026473.83
Oct 25, 2026473.77
Oct 24, 2026473.79
Oct 23, 2026473.88
Oct 22, 2026473.76
Oct 21, 2026473.58
Oct 20, 2026473.47
Oct 19, 2026473.39
Oct 18, 2026473.30
Oct 17, 2026473.34
Oct 16, 2026473.37
Oct 15, 2026473.44
Oct 14, 2026473.34
Oct 13, 2026473.23
Oct 12, 2026473.13
Oct 11, 2026473.08
Oct 10, 2026472.97
Oct 9, 2026472.95
  • Lake Russell level
  • Full pool 475.0 ft
  • Above full pool
Source: USACE · Daily averages since 1984

Lake Russell on Nov 8 in past years

Lake Russell water level on Nov 8 in past years
YearLevel (ft)vs todayvs full pool
2026today474.12—−0.88 ft
2025473.50−0.62−1.50 ft
2024474.70+0.58−0.30 ft
2023474.32+0.20−0.68 ft
2022474.78+0.66−0.22 ft
2021474.71+0.59−0.29 ft
2020472.81−1.31−2.19 ft
2019473.67−0.45−1.33 ft
2018474.44+0.32−0.56 ft
2017473.91−0.21−1.09 ft
2016474.56+0.44−0.44 ft

Today’s level is the highest for this date since 2024.

Lake facts

Full pool (conservation pool)
475.0 ft msl
Top of flood pool
480.0 ft msl
Bottom of conservation pool
470.0 ft msl
Record high
479.72 ftJan 4, 2016
Record low
468.70 ftNov 14, 1984
Data since
Aug 1, 1984
Dam
Richard B. Russell Damcompleted 1986
River
Savannah River
Operated by
US Army Corps of Engineers, Savannah District
Dam location
Elbert County
Gauge location
34.0253, −82.5940

Dam, river and owner from the National Inventory of Dams (USACE). Records cover Aug 1, 1984 to today (daily averages).

Savannah River chain

UpstreamKeowee, Seneca and Savannah riversDownstream
  1. Lake Jocassee1,093.39 ft −16.61 ft vs full pool
  2. Lake Keowee796.41 ft −3.59 ft vs full pool
  3. Lake Hartwell647.74 ft −12.26 ft vs full pool
  4. Lake Russell474.12 ft −0.88 ft vs full poolYou are here
  5. Clarks Hill Lake317.74 ft −12.26 ft vs full pool

Lake Jocassee and Lake Keowee are Duke Energy lakes that drain into Lake Hartwell. Hartwell, Russell and Clarks Hill are Corps of Engineers reservoirs in a row on the Savannah River.

Weather on the lake

  1. Tonight47°FLowW 3 mphMostly Clear
  2. Monday72°FHighLow 46°FW 2 mphSunny
  3. Tuesday72°FHighLow 50°FSW 0–3 mphMostly Sunny
  4. Wednesday73°FHighLow 54°FWNW 0–3 mphMostly Sunny
  5. Thursday68°FHighLow 48°FWSW 6–16 mphMostly Sunny
  6. Friday58°FHighLow 39°FWNW 12–16 mphSunny
  7. Saturday58°FHighLow 38°FWNW 7 mphSunny

Forecast: National Weather Service for the dam area (34.03, −82.59). Wind speeds are forecasts, not measurements.

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Quick answers

What is the full pool level of Lake Russell?
475.0 ft above mean sea level, the top of its conservation pool. Above it, water is held in the flood pool (up to 480.0 ft) and released through Richard B. Russell Dam when conditions downstream allow.
How much does Lake Russell need to be full?
Lake Russell needs 0.88 ft more water to reach full pool (475.0 ft), as of Nov 8, 2026.
Is Lake Russell rising or falling?
It is rising: +0.08 ft in the last 7 days and −0.03 ft in 24 hours, to 474.12 ft on 11:00 AM EST, Nov 8, 2026 (US Army Corps of Engineers).
When was Lake Russell last full?
It was last at or above full pool (475.0 ft) on Mar 17, 2026. On Nov 8, 2026 it was 0.88 ft below.
What was the highest level ever recorded?
Lake Russell reached 479.72 ft on Jan 4, 2016. The lowest was 468.70 ft on Nov 14, 1984 (USACE data since 1984).
How much has Lake Russell changed in the last year?
In the last 12 months it ranged from 471.92 ft (Nov 22, 2025) to 475.60 ft (Mar 16, 2026), a swing of 3.68 ft.
How often is this page updated?
This page is updated several times a day with the latest reading from US Army Corps of Engineers. The last reading is from 11:00 AM EST, Nov 8, 2026.

Where this data comes from

Hourly pool elevation from the US Army Corps of Engineers (water.usace.army.mil). Recent readings are provisional and may be revised. Weather from the National Weather Service. Dam details from the National Inventory of Dams.

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