
Lake levels
Lake Jocassee, SC
- water level
- 1093.90 ft
- Condition
- Low for this time of year
- 7-day change
- -0.20 ft
- Below full
- 16.10 ft
- 30-day change
- -2.00 ft
Reading as of 2026-10-13 | Duke Energy
- Since yesterday
- -0.90 ft
- 7-day change
- -0.20 ft
- 30-day change
- -2.00 ft
- Below full
- 16.10 ft
- 1-year change
- -11.20 ft
In brief
Lake Jocassee stood at 1,093.90 feet on Oct 13, 2026, 16.10 feet below its full pool of 1,110 feet. That is lower than 99% of October readings since 2021.
Source: Duke Energy
Lake level timeline
Records and averages
| Current level | 1093.90 ft |
|---|---|
| Full pool (conservation) | 1110.00 ft |
| Record high | 1109.40 ft (2022-02-13) |
| Record low | 1093.60 ft (2026-10-08) |
| Average of all readings | 1105.74 ft |
| Data span | 4 years (1,827 readings) |
Level schematic
Frequently asked questions
Is Lake Jocassee full right now?
As of 2026-10-13, Lake Jocassee sits at 1093.90 ft, which is low for this time of year. That is 16.10 ft below full pool of 1110.00 ft. Over the past 30 days the level has fallen 2.00 ft.
What is the water level at Lake Jocassee today?
The most recent reading at Lake Jocassee is 1093.90 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 Jocassee has ever been?
The highest level for Lake Jocassee in our records is 1109.40 ft on 2022-02-13. The lowest is 1093.60 ft on 2026-10-08. Our record covers about 4 years of readings.
Is Lake Jocassee low for this time of year?
Compared with every October in our records, the current level is higher than 1% of them, which we classify as low 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 Jocassee 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 Jocassee has fallen 2.00 ft over the past 30 days. For the operational reason on any given week, check Duke Energy directly.
How much has Lake Jocassee changed over the past year?
Lake Jocassee is -11.20 ft compared with this date last year (1093.90 ft today). The full-history chart above covers 4 years, with a record high of 1109.40 ft and a record low of 1093.60 ft.
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Lake Jocassee stood at 1,093.90 feet on Oct 13, 2026, 16.10 feet below its full pool of 1,110 feet. That is lower than 99% of October readings since 2021.
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lake-jocassee-sc-water-level-history.csv
How to cite
MyWaterLevel, “Lake Jocassee water level, 2021 to 2026,” data from Duke Energy, https://mywaterlevel.com/lake/sc/lake-jocassee/, accessed Oct 13, 2026.
Source: Duke Energy. All South Carolina lake levels. Readings are provisional and may be revised. About our data and methods.