Lake levels
Shelley Lake, NC
- water level
- 251.47 ft
- Condition
- Rising
- 7-day change
- +0.35 ft
- 30-day change
- +0.29 ft
- 1-year change
- +0.06 ft
Reading as of 2026-10-12 | the U.S. Geological Survey
- Since yesterday
- -0.19 ft
- 7-day change
- +0.35 ft
- 30-day change
- +0.29 ft
- 1-year change
- +0.06 ft
- Record high
- 254.20 ft
In brief
Shelley Lake stood at 251.47 feet on Oct 12, 2026.
Source: U.S. Geological Survey
Last 30 days
Last 12 months
Records and averages
| Current level | 251.47 ft |
|---|---|
| Record high | 254.20 ft (2026-07-08) |
| Record low | 250.78 ft (2026-06-18) |
| Average of all readings | 251.24 ft |
| Data span | 1.1 years (400 readings) |
Level schematic
Frequently asked questions
Is Shelley Lake full right now?
As of 2026-10-12, Shelley Lake sits at 251.47 ft. Over the past 30 days the level has risen 0.29 ft.
What is the water level at Shelley Lake today?
The most recent reading at Shelley Lake is 251.47 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 Shelley Lake has ever been?
The highest level for Shelley Lake in our records is 254.20 ft on 2026-07-08. The lowest is 250.78 ft on 2026-06-18. Our record covers about 1.1 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 risen 0.29 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?
Shelley Lake is +0.06 ft compared with this date last year (251.47 ft today). The full-history chart above covers 1.1 years, with a record high of 254.20 ft and a record low of 250.78 ft.
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Quote this reading
Shelley Lake stood at 251.47 feet on Oct 12, 2026.
Download the full record
shelley-lake-nc-water-level-history.csv
How to cite
MyWaterLevel, “Shelley Lake water level, 2025 to 2026,” data from U.S. Geological Survey, https://mywaterlevel.com/lake/nc/shelley-lake/, 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.