Hyco Lake Water Level
North Carolina · updated daily from the U.S. Geological Survey
408.85 ft
Hyco Lake is low for this time of year and steady (-0.13 ft in the last 7 days).
Change since yesterday: -0.02 ft
Reading as of 2026-08-14 · higher than 0% of August readings on record
Where Hyco Lake sits historically
Today's level compared with every reading in our 4.8-year record for this lake.
Since yesterday
-0.02 ft
7-day change
-0.13 ft
30-day change
-0.33 ft
1-year change
-1.56 ft
Last 30 days
Last 12 months
Full history (4.8 years)
Hyco Lake records and averages
| Current level | 408.85 ft |
|---|---|
| Record high | 415.17 ft (2025-07-07) |
| Record low | 408.85 ft (2026-08-14) |
| Average of all readings | 410.13 ft |
| Data span | 4.8 years (1,731 readings) |
Frequently asked questions
Is Hyco Lake full right now?
As of 2026-08-14, Hyco Lake sits at 408.85 ft, which is low for this time of year.Over the past 30 days the level has fallen 0.33 ft.
What is the water level at Hyco Lake today?
The most recent reading is 408.85 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 Hyco Lake has ever been?
The highest level in our records is 415.17 ft on 2025-07-07. The lowest is 408.85 ft on 2026-08-14. Our record covers about 4.8 years of readings.
Is Hyco Lake low for this time of year?
Compared with every August in our records, the current level is higher than 0% of them — low 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 Hyco 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. Hyco Lake has fallen 0.33 ft over the past 30 days. For the operational reason on any given week, check the U.S. Geological Survey directly.
How much has Hyco Lake changed over the past year?
The level is -1.56 ft compared with this date last year (408.85 ft today). The full-history chart above covers 4.8 years, with a record high of 415.17 ft and a record low of 408.85 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.