Lake levels
Belews Lake, NC
- water level
- 721.70 ft
- Condition
- Rising
- 7-day change
- +0.30 ft
- Below full
- 3.30 ft
- 30-day change
- -0.30 ft
Reading as of 2026-10-13 | Duke Energy
- Since yesterday
- +0.00 ft
- 7-day change
- +0.30 ft
- 30-day change
- -0.30 ft
- Below full
- 3.30 ft
- 1-year change
- -2.70 ft
In brief
Belews Lake stood at 721.70 feet on Oct 13, 2026, 3.30 feet below its full pool of 725 feet.
Source: Duke Energy
Last 30 days
Last 12 months
Records and averages
| Current level | 721.70 ft |
|---|---|
| Full pool (conservation) | 725.00 ft |
| Record high | 724.90 ft (2026-02-16) |
| Record low | 721.40 ft (2026-10-06) |
| Average of all readings | 723.69 ft |
| Data span | 1.7 years (354 readings) |
Level schematic
Frequently asked questions
Is Belews Lake full right now?
As of 2026-10-13, Belews Lake sits at 721.70 ft. That is 3.30 ft below full pool of 725.00 ft. Over the past 30 days the level has fallen 0.30 ft.
What is the water level at Belews Lake today?
The most recent reading at Belews Lake is 721.70 ft (2026-10-13), sourced from Duke Energy. Readings on this page refresh automatically as the agency publishes new data.
What is the highest Belews Lake has ever been?
The highest level for Belews Lake in our records is 724.90 ft on 2026-02-16. The lowest is 721.40 ft on 2026-10-06. Our record covers about 1.7 years of readings.
Why is Belews 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. Belews Lake has fallen 0.30 ft over the past 30 days. For the operational reason on any given week, check Duke Energy directly.
How much has Belews Lake changed over the past year?
Belews Lake is -2.70 ft compared with this date last year (721.70 ft today). The full-history chart above covers 1.7 years, with a record high of 724.90 ft and a record low of 721.40 ft.
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Quote this reading
Belews Lake stood at 721.70 feet on Oct 13, 2026, 3.30 feet below its full pool of 725 feet.
Download the full record
belews-lake-nc-water-level-history.csv
How to cite
MyWaterLevel, “Belews Lake water level, 2025 to 2026,” data from Duke Energy, https://mywaterlevel.com/lake/nc/belews-lake/, accessed Oct 13, 2026.
Source: Duke Energy. All North Carolina lake levels. Readings are provisional and may be revised. About our data and methods.