Smith Lake Water Levels Almost 5 Feet Above Summer Pool

With all of the recent soaking rains, Smith Lake water levels have risen to almost 5 feet above summer pool! I haven't seen the lake this high in about 6 or 7 years. It's amazing to go from drought conditions to this! Today the lake level is 514.31 which is 4.31 feet above the 510 elevation, which is considered Summer pool.

We do expect the water level to drop in the upcoming days, and we are glad all of this rain has brought the Southeast out of drought conditions!

If you own Smith Lake property and haven't checked your dock and lines lately, I would strongly suggest doing so. Many docks and cables have broken loose due to the rapid rise of the water.

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Fall is A Great Time of Year to Purchase Smith Lake Property

Since temperatures have gotten cooler and the Smith Lake water levels have dropped, the boating activity on Lewis Smith Lake has slowed just as it does every year. Even though you might not want to get out in a boat now, the Fall and Winter months are great times of the year for purchasing lakefront property on Smith Lake. The lake will fluctuate at least 14 feet each year and the water levels are at the lowest in these off season months. These lower water levels will allow a potential buyer to see a property when the water is at a worst case scenario. A buyer can see if the property will keep year round water or will dry during these months. The shoreline is also completely exposed allowing a potential buyer to see if a retaining wall will be required or if a boatdock will touch the ground. To learn more about Smith Lake water level fluctuation, please visit my website which details this: www.justindyar.com/smithlake01.htm

Most vacant land shoppers take advantage of the water fluctuation and look at these properties during the off season. If you like the property during this time period, you will love it when the water levels reach the high mark in the Spring!

With interest rates low and water levels low, now is the time to invest in Smith Lake real estate!

Lewis Smith Lake is navigable year round even with this water fluctuation. Some sloughs and coves will dry, but the main channels stay deep year round. Smith Lake has many boat launches and marinas open year round for easy access to Smith Lake's beautiful waters.