Lake levels
Brier Creek Reservoir, NC
- water level
- 306.31 ft
- Condition
- Rising
- 7-day change
- +0.71 ft
- 30-day change
- +0.79 ft
- 1-year change
- +3.43 ft
Reading as of 2026-10-12 | the U.S. Geological Survey
- Since yesterday
- +0.35 ft
- 7-day change
- +0.71 ft
- 30-day change
- +0.79 ft
- 1-year change
- +3.43 ft
- Record high
- 307.88 ft
In brief
Brier Creek Reservoir stood at 306.31 feet on Oct 12, 2026.
Source: U.S. Geological Survey
Last 30 days
Last 12 months
Records and averages
| Current level | 306.31 ft |
|---|---|
| Record high | 307.88 ft (2026-07-29) |
| Record low | 301.52 ft (2025-09-25) |
| Average of all readings | 305.33 ft |
| Data span | 1.1 years (390 readings) |
Level schematic
Frequently asked questions
Is Brier Creek Reservoir full right now?
As of 2026-10-12, Brier Creek Reservoir sits at 306.31 ft. Over the past 30 days the level has risen 0.79 ft.
What is the water level at Brier Creek Reservoir today?
The most recent reading at Brier Creek Reservoir is 306.31 ft (2026-10-12), sourced from the U.S. Geological Survey. Readings on this page refresh automatically as the agency publishes new data.
What is the highest Brier Creek Reservoir has ever been?
The highest level for Brier Creek Reservoir in our records is 307.88 ft on 2026-07-29. The lowest is 301.52 ft on 2025-09-25. Our record covers about 1.1 years of readings.
Why is Brier Creek Reservoir 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. Brier Creek Reservoir has risen 0.79 ft over the past 30 days. For the operational reason on any given week, check the U.S. Geological Survey directly.
How much has Brier Creek Reservoir changed over the past year?
Brier Creek Reservoir is +3.43 ft compared with this date last year (306.31 ft today). The full-history chart above covers 1.1 years, with a record high of 307.88 ft and a record low of 301.52 ft.
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Quote this reading
Brier Creek Reservoir stood at 306.31 feet on Oct 12, 2026.
Download the full record
brier-creek-reservoir-nc-water-level-history.csv
How to cite
MyWaterLevel, “Brier Creek Reservoir water level, 2025 to 2026,” data from U.S. Geological Survey, https://mywaterlevel.com/lake/nc/brier-creek-reservoir/, accessed Oct 13, 2026.
Source: the U.S. Geological Survey. All North Carolina lake levels. Readings are provisional and may be revised. About our data and methods.