B. Everett Jordan Lake Water Level
North Carolina · updated daily from the U.S. Geological Survey
216.57 ft
B. Everett Jordan Lake is about average for this time of year and rising (+0.20 ft in the last 7 days).
Change since yesterday: -0.04 ft
Reading as of 2026-08-14 · higher than 55% of August readings on record
Where B. Everett Jordan Lake sits historically
Today's level compared with every reading in our 3.0-year record for this lake.
Since yesterday
-0.04 ft
7-day change
+0.20 ft
30-day change
+3.57 ft
1-year change
+0.16 ft
Last 30 days
Last 12 months
Full history (3.0 years)
B. Everett Jordan Lake records and averages
| Current level | 216.57 ft |
|---|---|
| Record high | 230.62 ft (2025-07-11) |
| Record low | 211.6 ft (2023-11-21) |
| Average of all readings | 216.09 ft |
| Data span | 3.0 years (1,091 readings) |
Frequently asked questions
Is B. Everett Jordan Lake full right now?
As of 2026-08-14, B. Everett Jordan Lake sits at 216.57 ft, which is about average for this time of year.Over the past 30 days the level has risen 3.57 ft.
What is the water level at B. Everett Jordan Lake today?
The most recent reading is 216.57 ft (2026-08-14), sourced from the U.S. Geological Survey. Readings on this page refresh automatically as the agency publishes new data.
What is the highest B. Everett Jordan Lake has ever been?
The highest level in our records is 230.62 ft on 2025-07-11. The lowest is 211.6 ft on 2023-11-21. Our record covers about 3.0 years of readings.
Is B. Everett Jordan Lake low for this time of year?
Compared with every August in our records, the current level is higher than 55% of them — about average for this time of year. Seasonal comparison matters more than the raw number, because most reservoirs draw down predictably through late summer and refill over winter and spring.
Why is B. Everett Jordan Lake changing right now?
Reservoir levels move for four main reasons: rainfall and runoff into the basin, releases through the dam for downstream water supply, power generation or flood control, evaporation during hot months, and seasonal drawdown schedules set by the operating agency. B. Everett Jordan Lake has risen 3.57 ft over the past 30 days. For the operational reason on any given week, check the U.S. Geological Survey directly.
How much has B. Everett Jordan Lake changed over the past year?
The level is +0.16 ft compared with this date last year (216.57 ft today). The full-history chart above covers 3.0 years, with a record high of 230.62 ft and a record low of 211.6 ft.
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Source: the U.S. Geological Survey. Readings are provisional and subject to revision by the publishing agency. All North Carolina lake levels.