Glossary
Gauge
A gauge reports stage—how high water sits at a sensor, in feet relative to a stated datum. Pool-guide elevations describe operating targets; the gauge tells you where the lake is right now relative to those targets.
Published May 16, 2026 · Editorial standards
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Lake Lanier
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Open Lake Lanier for live stage, active data sources, and the vertical reference beside each reading. Published levels use MSL unless the lake page notes otherwise.
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Old Hickory Lake
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Open Old Hickory Lake for live stage, active data sources, and the vertical reference beside each reading.
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Clendening Lake
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