Drought Precautions Taken On Three Alabama Power Lakes

BIRMINGHAM, AL - Dry conditions this winter, which are predicted to continue over the next few months, have affected streams that feed Alabama Power reservoirs. To help Alabama Power lakes reach summer levels later this year, the company sought and received approval from the Army Corps of Engineers to temporarily store water at higher-than-normal levels on three reservoirs: Weiss and Logan Martin lakes on the Coosa River, and at Lake Harris on the Tallapoosa River.

Here are the approved, temporary lake level variances:

• Weiss Lake – up to 0.75 feet above the rising rule curve until summer pool on April 13
• Logan Martin Lake – up to 462 feet until April 16
• Lake Harris – up to 787 feet until April 9.

These temporary variances are designed to take advantage of winter and spring rains to store
additional water and improve the chances that Alabama Power’s reservoirs on the Coosa and
Tallapoosa rivers can reach full summer pool.

Alabama Power will continue to closely monitor conditions on the lakes and manage the limited
water resources carefully. Individuals with boats and other water-related equipment and facilities
should be aware of these temporary lake level variances. All lake users and property owners
should always be alert to changing conditions on Alabama Power reservoirs and be prepared to
take the necessary steps to protect their property.

Photo of Logan Martin Lake courtesy of LoganMartin.info