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Tuckertown
Current Lake Conditions
Date: 9/7/2008
Hour Ending: 5:00:00 PM
Lake Elevation
595.1 Feet
Feet Below Full Pond
0.9 Feet
Fluctuation Forecast
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Lake Level Messages
During the summer recreation season, water levels at High Rock Lake are typically 3-4 feet below full. Click on the "Historic Water Levels" link above to see historical average water levels during a given month.
Severe Weather Alert
August 28, 2008 - Central North Carolina received significant rainfall this week, increasing the amount of water flowing into the Yadkin River. This additional inflow will raise water levels at High Rock Lake, then Badin Lake, as it flows down the river.
There are two additional storms on the horizon that could provide significant rainfall.
Alcoa-Yadkin recognizes that drought is still a serious issue in the Yadkin watershed. The company continues to work with the Yadkin Drought Management Team to closely monitor drought conditions and will take appropriate action to help protect water levels at High Rock and Badin lakes.
August 1, 2008 - The Yadkin-Pee Dee watershed is currently experiencing extreme drought, the second most severe stage of drought, according to the US Drought Monitor. APGI is working closely with the State of North Carolina and other members of the Yadkin Drought Management Team to minimize the impact of drought and protect lake levels.
For the past year, APGI has voluntarily reduced power generation and continues to operate in a conservative manner. On August 1, APGI requested permission from the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to reduce mandatory downstream flows from Badin Lake to 900 CFS (by comparison, normal downstream flows average 1400 CFS). This represents a reduction of 35 percent in downstream flows, a move that will help Alcoa-Yadkin protect water levels while continuing to provide a steady flow of water to downstream users.
To learn more, visit the NC Drought Management Advisory Council or get an update on Alcoa's drought management activities.
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