Army Corps of Engineers begins drought operations as Lake Lanier drops to lowest level in nearly a decade - Gainesville Times

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Army Corps of Engineers begins drought operations as Lake Lanier drops to lowest level in nearly a decade

The lowest water level on Lake Lanier in nearly a decade, 1,061.59 feet above sea level, was visible at Little Ridge Park on Nov. 3, 2026. - photo by Kelly Whitmire

Lake Lanier 2026 — The lowest water level on Lake Lanier in nearly a decade, 1,061.59 feet above sea level, was visible at Little Ridge Park on Nov. 3, 2026. - photo by Kelly Whitmire

Local and federal leaders are keeping an eye on Lake Lanier as the water level hit its lowest point in almost 10 years.