Glossary
Full pool
Full pool is the target operating elevation operators aim for when inflow, flood risk, and downstream needs allow—often summer recreation band on southeastern USACE lakes. It is a rulebook number tied to a stated datum, not "as high as the dam can hold."
Related lake intelligence
Lake Murray
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Lake Murray lists a full-pool reference of 360 ft in the catalog—open the lake page for live stage and the operating datum. Published levels use MSL unless the lake page notes otherwise.
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Douglas Lake
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Douglas Lake lists a full-pool reference of 993 ft in the catalog—open the lake page for live stage and the operating datum. Published levels use MSL unless the lake page notes otherwise.
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Lake Lanier
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Lake Lanier lists a full-pool reference of 1071 ft in the catalog—open the lake page for live stage and the operating datum. Published levels use MSL unless the lake page notes otherwise.



