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Lake Intel and Lake Information
Lake level, weather, alerts and where they come from.
Where do the lake level and conditions come from?▾
The Lake page shows the water level and generation from the official gauge data, river inflow from the U.S. Geological Survey, and weather and forecasts from the National Weather Service. Every number carries the time it was read, and anything older than expected is marked stale so you know not to rely on it. Full (summer) pool on Smith Lake is 510 feet above sea level.
Open this answer · Last reviewed October 23, 2026
What are official lake alerts?▾
Official alerts are notices from the National Weather Service and the lake authorities: weather warnings, water advisories and safety notices. They appear on the Lake page with their source and time. Member-posted lake alerts (debris, hazards) are shown separately and labelled as community reports.
Open this answer · Last reviewed October 23, 2026
Where are the public boat ramps?▾
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A verified list of public boat ramps with locations is being compiled from official sources and will appear on the Lake page. Until then, the Marinas page shows marinas with a launch, and Pontoon Pete answers Boat launch near … with what has been verified so far.
Open this answer · Last reviewed October 23, 2026