Coles Branch Reservoir Water Level
North Carolina · updated daily from the U.S. Geological Survey
311.62 ft
Coles Branch Reservoir is current reading available and falling (-0.41 ft in the last 7 days).
Change since yesterday: -0.02 ft
Reading as of 2026-08-14
Where Coles Branch Reservoir sits historically
Today's level compared with every reading in our 0.9-year record for this lake.
Since yesterday
-0.02 ft
7-day change
-0.41 ft
30-day change
-0.16 ft
1-year change
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Last 30 days
Last 12 months
Coles Branch Reservoir records and averages
| Current level | 311.62 ft |
|---|---|
| Record high | 313.52 ft (2026-07-27) |
| Record low | 310.75 ft (2026-06-18) |
| Average of all readings | 311.89 ft |
| Data span | 0.9 years (339 readings) |
Frequently asked questions
Is Coles Branch Reservoir full right now?
As of 2026-08-14, Coles Branch Reservoir sits at 311.62 ft, which is current reading available.Over the past 30 days the level has fallen 0.16 ft.
What is the water level at Coles Branch Reservoir today?
The most recent reading is 311.62 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 Coles Branch Reservoir has ever been?
The highest level in our records is 313.52 ft on 2026-07-27. The lowest is 310.75 ft on 2026-06-18. Our record covers about 0.9 years of readings.
Why is Coles Branch Reservoir low 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. Coles Branch Reservoir has fallen 0.16 ft over the past 30 days. For the operational reason on any given week, check the U.S. Geological Survey directly.
How much has Coles Branch Reservoir changed over the past year?
Year-over-year comparison is not available for this lake yet. The full-history chart above covers 0.9 years, with a record high of 313.52 ft and a record low of 310.75 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.