Ross Barnett Reservoir Water Level

WATER LEVEL

296.07

Feet MSL

Wednesday, January 21, 2026
12:00:00 AM
Level is 1.43 feet
below full pool of 297.50

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Level Base: MSL
Full Pool: 297.50 feet

Change Since Yesterday:

0.12 Feet
Level Controlled by: Pearl River Valley Water Supply Dist.
Dam Name: Ross Barnett Reservoir Dam (PEARL RIV. VAL. WTR. SUP. DIST)
Ross Barnett Rsrvoir Lwr Dam ()
Prentiss Walker Lake ()

Notable Infrastrucuture Levels

470.0 Ft Alexander City water intake structure
474.0 Ft Central Elmore (County) Water Authority water intake valve. Has difficulty drawing water below 474 feet because intakes are fed by gravity
475.0 Ft Limiting water level for Alexander City and Coosa-Elmore Water Authority
484.7 Ft till Waters Resort water intake

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WATER RESOURCE LINKS

U.S. Drought Monitor

MS Natural Resource Office

Mississippi Marine Police

Drought Intensity:
	D0 - Abnormally Dry
	D1 - Moderate Drought
	D2 - Severe Drought
	D3 - Extreme Drought
	D4 - Exceptional Drought

The Drought Monitor focuses on broad-scale conditions. Local conditions may vary. See accompanying text summary for forecast statements.

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