Lake levels
Lake Crabtree, NC
- water level
- 276.06 ft
- Condition
- Rising
- 7-day change
- +0.80 ft
- 30-day change
- +0.73 ft
- 1-year change
- +0.79 ft
Reading as of 2026-10-12 | the U.S. Geological Survey
- Since yesterday
- +0.58 ft
- 7-day change
- +0.80 ft
- 30-day change
- +0.73 ft
- 1-year change
- +0.79 ft
- Record high
- 280.63 ft
In brief
Lake Crabtree stood at 276.06 feet on Oct 12, 2026.
Source: U.S. Geological Survey
Last 30 days
Last 12 months
Records and averages
| Current level | 276.06 ft |
|---|---|
| Record high | 280.63 ft (2025-08-07) |
| Record low | 274.82 ft (2026-06-18) |
| Average of all readings | 275.60 ft |
| Data span | 2 years (818 readings) |
Level schematic
Frequently asked questions
Is Lake Crabtree full right now?
As of 2026-10-12, Lake Crabtree sits at 276.06 ft. Over the past 30 days the level has risen 0.73 ft.
What is the water level at Lake Crabtree today?
The most recent reading at Lake Crabtree is 276.06 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 Lake Crabtree has ever been?
The highest level for Lake Crabtree in our records is 280.63 ft on 2025-08-07. The lowest is 274.82 ft on 2026-06-18. Our record covers about 2 years of readings.
Why is Lake Crabtree 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. Lake Crabtree has risen 0.73 ft over the past 30 days. For the operational reason on any given week, check the U.S. Geological Survey directly.
How much has Lake Crabtree changed over the past year?
Lake Crabtree is +0.79 ft compared with this date last year (276.06 ft today). The full-history chart above covers 2 years, with a record high of 280.63 ft and a record low of 274.82 ft.
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Quote this reading
Lake Crabtree stood at 276.06 feet on Oct 12, 2026.
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lake-crabtree-nc-water-level-history.csv
How to cite
MyWaterLevel, “Lake Crabtree water level, 2024 to 2026,” data from U.S. Geological Survey, https://mywaterlevel.com/lake/nc/lake-crabtree/, 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.