
Lake levels
Lake Glenville, NC
- water level
- 3484.25 ft
- Condition
- About average for this time of year
- 7-day change
- -0.40 ft
- Below full
- 7.50 ft
- 30-day change
- -0.20 ft
Reading as of 2026-10-13 | Duke Energy
- Since yesterday
- -0.20 ft
- 7-day change
- -0.40 ft
- 30-day change
- -0.20 ft
- Below full
- 7.50 ft
- 1-year change
- +0.30 ft
In brief
Lake Glenville stood at 3,484.25 feet on Oct 13, 2026, 7.50 feet below its full pool of 3,492 feet. That is lower than 53% of October readings since 2021.
Source: Duke Energy
Lake level timeline
Records and averages
| Current level | 3484.25 ft |
|---|---|
| Full pool (conservation) | 3491.75 ft |
| Record high | 3490.85 ft (2024-09-29) |
| Record low | 3479.25 ft (2023-12-04) |
| Average of all readings | 3485.49 ft |
| Data span | 4 years (1,827 readings) |
Level schematic
Frequently asked questions
Is Lake Glenville full right now?
As of 2026-10-13, Lake Glenville sits at 3484.25 ft, which is about average for this time of year. That is 7.50 ft below full pool of 3491.75 ft. Over the past 30 days the level has fallen 0.20 ft.
What is the water level at Lake Glenville today?
The most recent reading at Lake Glenville is 3484.25 ft (2026-10-13), sourced from Duke Energy. Readings on this page refresh automatically as the agency publishes new data.
What is the highest Lake Glenville has ever been?
The highest level for Lake Glenville in our records is 3490.85 ft on 2024-09-29. The lowest is 3479.25 ft on 2023-12-04. Our record covers about 4 years of readings.
Is Lake Glenville low for this time of year?
Compared with every October in our records, the current level is higher than 47% of them, which we classify as about average 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 Lake Glenville 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. Lake Glenville has fallen 0.20 ft over the past 30 days. For the operational reason on any given week, check Duke Energy directly.
How much has Lake Glenville changed over the past year?
Lake Glenville is +0.30 ft compared with this date last year (3484.25 ft today). The full-history chart above covers 4 years, with a record high of 3490.85 ft and a record low of 3479.25 ft.
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Quote this reading
Lake Glenville stood at 3,484.25 feet on Oct 13, 2026, 7.50 feet below its full pool of 3,492 feet. That is lower than 53% of October readings since 2021.
Download the full record
lake-glenville-nc-water-level-history.csv
How to cite
MyWaterLevel, “Lake Glenville water level, 2021 to 2026,” data from Duke Energy, https://mywaterlevel.com/lake/nc/lake-glenville/, accessed Oct 13, 2026.
Source: Duke Energy. All North Carolina lake levels. Readings are provisional and may be revised. About our data and methods.