Gaston Shoals Reservoir Water Level

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

96.20 ft

Gaston Shoals Reservoir is current reading available and falling (-0.16 ft in the last 7 days).

Change since yesterday: +0.12 ft

Reading as of 2021-10-25

Where Gaston Shoals Reservoir sits historically

TODAY 96.2 ftRECORD LOW94.33 ft2021-09-14RECORD HIGH100.23 ft2021-10-08

Today's level compared with every reading in our 0.2-year record for this lake.

Since yesterday

+0.12 ft

7-day change

-0.16 ft

30-day change

-2.72 ft

1-year change

— ft

Last 30 days

2021-09-2595.1–100.8 ft2021-10-25

Last 12 months

2021-08-1693.6–100.9 ft2021-10-25

Gaston Shoals Reservoir records and averages

Current level96.20 ft
Record high100.23 ft (2021-10-08)
Record low94.33 ft (2021-09-14)
Average of all readings97.02 ft
Data span0.2 years (71 readings)

Frequently asked questions

Is Gaston Shoals Reservoir full right now?

As of 2021-10-25, Gaston Shoals Reservoir sits at 96.20 ft, which is current reading available.Over the past 30 days the level has fallen 2.72 ft.

What is the water level at Gaston Shoals Reservoir today?

The most recent reading is 96.20 ft (2021-10-25), sourced from the U.S. Geological Survey. Readings on this page refresh automatically as the agency publishes new data.

What is the highest Gaston Shoals Reservoir has ever been?

The highest level in our records is 100.23 ft on 2021-10-08. The lowest is 94.33 ft on 2021-09-14. Our record covers about 0.2 years of readings.

Why is Gaston Shoals Reservoir 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. Gaston Shoals Reservoir has fallen 2.72 ft over the past 30 days. For the operational reason on any given week, check the U.S. Geological Survey directly.

How much has Gaston Shoals Reservoir changed over the past year?

Year-over-year comparison is not available for this lake yet. The full-history chart above covers 0.2 years, with a record high of 100.23 ft and a record low of 94.33 ft.

Nearby lakes in South Carolina

NINETYNINE ISLAND Reservoir water level
99.38 ft · falling
Lake Blalock water level
710.63 ft · falling
Lake William C. Bowen water level
815.19 ft · steady
Neal Shoals Reservoir water level
332.07 ft · falling
Tyger Lake water level
711.05 ft · steady
North Saluda Reservoir water level
18.66 ft · falling

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