Shelley Lake Water Level
North Carolina · updated daily from the U.S. Geological Survey
251.11 ft
Shelley Lake is current reading available and steady (-0.09 ft in the last 7 days).
Change since yesterday: +0.00 ft
Reading as of 2026-08-14
Where Shelley Lake sits historically
Today's level compared with every reading in our 0.9-year record for this lake.
Since yesterday
+0.00 ft
7-day change
-0.09 ft
30-day change
-0.10 ft
1-year change
— ft
Last 30 days
Last 12 months
Shelley Lake records and averages
| Current level | 251.11 ft |
|---|---|
| Record high | 254.2 ft (2026-07-08) |
| Record low | 250.78 ft (2026-06-18) |
| Average of all readings | 251.26 ft |
| Data span | 0.9 years (341 readings) |
Frequently asked questions
Is Shelley Lake full right now?
As of 2026-08-14, Shelley Lake sits at 251.11 ft, which is current reading available.Over the past 30 days the level has fallen 0.10 ft.
What is the water level at Shelley Lake today?
The most recent reading is 251.11 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 Shelley Lake has ever been?
The highest level in our records is 254.2 ft on 2026-07-08. The lowest is 250.78 ft on 2026-06-18. Our record covers about 0.9 years of readings.
Why is Shelley 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. Shelley Lake has fallen 0.10 ft over the past 30 days. For the operational reason on any given week, check the U.S. Geological Survey directly.
How much has Shelley Lake 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 254.2 ft and a record low of 250.78 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.