Lake MOULTRIE Water Level
South Carolina · updated daily from the U.S. Geological Survey
8.48 ft
Lake MOULTRIE is high for this time of year and rising (+0.62 ft in the last 7 days).
Change since yesterday: +0.24 ft
Reading as of 2026-08-14 · higher than 90% of August readings on record
Where Lake MOULTRIE sits historically
Today's level compared with every reading in our 40.9-year record for this lake.
Since yesterday
+0.24 ft
7-day change
+0.62 ft
30-day change
+0.47 ft
1-year change
-0.23 ft
Last 30 days
Last 12 months
Full history (40.9 years)
Lake MOULTRIE records and averages
| Current level | 8.48 ft |
|---|---|
| Record high | 13.29 ft (2015-10-05) |
| Record low | 2.31 ft (1985-09-30) |
| Average of all readings | 7.64 ft |
| Data span | 40.9 years (11,054 readings) |
Frequently asked questions
Is Lake MOULTRIE full right now?
As of 2026-08-14, Lake MOULTRIE sits at 8.48 ft, which is high for this time of year.Over the past 30 days the level has risen 0.47 ft.
What is the water level at Lake MOULTRIE today?
The most recent reading is 8.48 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 Lake MOULTRIE has ever been?
The highest level in our records is 13.29 ft on 2015-10-05. The lowest is 2.31 ft on 1985-09-30. Our record covers about 40.9 years of readings.
Is Lake MOULTRIE low for this time of year?
Compared with every August in our records, the current level is higher than 90% of them — high 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 MOULTRIE 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 MOULTRIE has risen 0.47 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 MOULTRIE changed over the past year?
The level is -0.23 ft compared with this date last year (8.48 ft today). The full-history chart above covers 40.9 years, with a record high of 13.29 ft and a record low of 2.31 ft.
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Source: the U.S. Geological Survey. Readings are provisional and subject to revision by the publishing agency. All South Carolina lake levels.