Lake Johnson Water Level

North Carolina · updated daily from the U.S. Geological Survey

343.29 ft

Lake Johnson is above average for this time of year and rising (+0.23 ft in the last 7 days).

Change since yesterday: -0.01 ft

Reading as of 2021-07-13 · higher than 60% of July readings on record

Where Lake Johnson sits historically

TODAY 343.29 ftRECORD LOW337.69 ft2018-09-14RECORD HIGH344.5 ft2018-11-13

Today's level compared with every reading in our 2.9-year record for this lake.

Since yesterday

-0.01 ft

7-day change

+0.23 ft

30-day change

-0.06 ft

1-year change

+0.01 ft

Last 30 days

2021-06-13341.9–343.9 ft2021-07-13

Last 12 months

2020-07-13341.2–344.6 ft2021-07-13

Lake Johnson records and averages

Current level343.29 ft
Record high344.5 ft (2018-11-13)
Record low337.69 ft (2018-09-14)
Average of all readings343.15 ft
Data span2.9 years (1,073 readings)

Frequently asked questions

Is Lake Johnson full right now?

As of 2021-07-13, Lake Johnson sits at 343.29 ft, which is above average for this time of year.Over the past 30 days the level has fallen 0.06 ft.

What is the water level at Lake Johnson today?

The most recent reading is 343.29 ft (2021-07-13), sourced from the U.S. Geological Survey. Readings on this page refresh automatically as the agency publishes new data.

What is the highest Lake Johnson has ever been?

The highest level in our records is 344.5 ft on 2018-11-13. The lowest is 337.69 ft on 2018-09-14. Our record covers about 2.9 years of readings.

Is Lake Johnson low for this time of year?

Compared with every July in our records, the current level is higher than 60% of them — above 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 Johnson 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 Johnson has fallen 0.06 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 Johnson changed over the past year?

The level is +0.01 ft compared with this date last year (343.29 ft today). The full-history chart above covers 2.9 years, with a record high of 344.5 ft and a record low of 337.69 ft.

Nearby lakes in North Carolina

Richland Lake water level
300.07 ft · steady
Shelley Lake water level
251.11 ft · steady
Lake Crabtree water level
275.25 ft · falling
Lake Lynn water level
333.8 ft · steady
Bond Lake water level
341.37 ft · falling
Coles Branch Reservoir water level
311.62 ft · falling

Source: the U.S. Geological Survey. Readings are provisional and subject to revision by the publishing agency. All North Carolina lake levels.