Lake Horton Headwater water level · GA

Wind forecast, gusts, and lake elevation for small-craft sailing at Lake Horton Headwater (Lake Horton Headwater Near Fayetteville).

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Lake Horton Headwater water level

Lake or reservoir elevation recorded at USGS gauge 02344423, refreshed every 15 minutes to 1 hour depending on the sensor.

Lake elevation

774.52ft

recorded Nov 4, 7:15 AM

24-hr change

−0.03ft

falling

7-day change

−0.29ft

falling

14-day range

774.52–775.07ft

lowest to highest

Recent daily readings

DateLevel (ft)Δ day
Nov 4●774.52↓ 0.02
Nov 3774.54↓ 0.04
Nov 2774.58↓ 0.01
Nov 1774.59↓ 0.04
Oct 31774.63↓ 0.09
Oct 30774.72↓ 0.03
Oct 29774.75↓ 0.06
Oct 28774.81↓ 0.05
Oct 27774.86↓ 0.04
Oct 26774.90↓ 0.02
Oct 25774.92↓ 0.06
Oct 24774.98↓ 0.05
Oct 23775.03↓ 0.04
Oct 22775.07—

Readings fetched Nov 4, 8:08 AM; the chart above loads the latest data live from USGS.

Lake Horton Headwater water level questions

What is the water level at Lake Horton Headwater today?
774.52 ft, recorded Nov 4, 7:15 AM at USGS gauge 02344423. The chart above refreshes live from the same gauge.
Is Lake Horton Headwater rising or falling?
falling — 0.29 ft over the last 7 days.
How does this compare to normal for Lake Horton Headwater?
Over the last 14 days the gauge has ranged from 774.52 ft to 775.07 ft; today's reading sits near the bottom of that range.
Where does the water level data for Lake Horton Headwater come from?
USGS gauge 02344423 (Lake Horton Headwater Near Fayetteville), which reports every 15 minutes to 1 hour. Readings are provisional until reviewed by the USGS.
What is the water temperature at Lake Horton Headwater?
This gauge has no live water-temperature sensor — the fishing tab shows a seasonal estimate based on air temperature.

Lake elevation history

Lake or reservoir elevation · USGS gauge 02344423

Reading the chart. This gauge reports absolute lake surface elevation in feet above its datum (typically NGVD29 or NAVD88). Sustained drops of more than a foot can expose shallow launch ramps and shoal areas.

Water levels respond to dam operations, irrigation drawdown, snowmelt, and recent rainfall. For launch decisions, combine the trend here with the wind forecast — low water plus strong wind makes steep, tired ramps.

About this lake

Location
33.3186°, -84.4186°
Gauge datum
781 ft
USGS gauge
02344423
Water temp sensor
No

Water level data comes from the USGS gauge above; wind is modeled for the lake’s coordinates by Open-Meteo. Always confirm conditions locally before launching — shorelines, ramps, and trees can all change what you feel on the water. Southeast lake wind is often a thermal: light mornings building to a steady breeze by mid-afternoon, with squall lines ahead of cold fronts in the cooler months. Pop-up thunderstorms are the main hazard from June through September.

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