MyWaterLevel The information behind
every shoreline
Lake Conditions
Illustrated map of Lake Murray

Lake levels

Monticello Reservoir (South Carolina), SC

water level
423.07 ft
Condition
Rising
7-day change
+0.76 ft
30-day change
+0.09 ft
1-year change
-0.41 ft

Reading as of 2026-10-12 | the U.S. Geological Survey

Since yesterday
+0.76 ft
7-day change
+0.76 ft
30-day change
+0.09 ft
1-year change
-0.41 ft
Record high
424.91 ft

In brief

Monticello Reservoir (South Carolina) stood at 423.07 feet on Oct 12, 2026.

Source: U.S. Geological Survey

Lake level timeline

421.3422.0422.8423.5424.3SEP 12SEP 17SEP 22SEP 27OCT 02OCT 07OCT 12HIGH 423.93LOW 421.63423.07 ft

Records and averages

Current level423.07 ft
Record high424.91 ft (2026-01-31)
Record low421.09 ft (2023-11-09)
Average of all readings423.11 ft
Data span3 years (1,111 readings)

Level schematic

420.94421.97423.00424.03425.06PUBLISHED HIGH 424.91 ft423.07 ftPUBLISHED LOW 421.09 ft

Nearby lakes

Frequently asked questions

Is Monticello Reservoir (South Carolina) full right now?

As of 2026-10-12, Monticello Reservoir (South Carolina) sits at 423.07 ft. Over the past 30 days the level has risen 0.09 ft.

What is the water level at Monticello Reservoir (South Carolina) today?

The most recent reading at Monticello Reservoir (South Carolina) is 423.07 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 Monticello Reservoir (South Carolina) has ever been?

The highest level for Monticello Reservoir (South Carolina) in our records is 424.91 ft on 2026-01-31. The lowest is 421.09 ft on 2023-11-09. Our record covers about 3 years of readings.

Why is Monticello Reservoir (South Carolina) 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. Monticello Reservoir (South Carolina) has risen 0.09 ft over the past 30 days. For the operational reason on any given week, check the U.S. Geological Survey directly.

How much has Monticello Reservoir (South Carolina) changed over the past year?

Monticello Reservoir (South Carolina) is -0.41 ft compared with this date last year (423.07 ft today). The full-history chart above covers 3 years, with a record high of 424.91 ft and a record low of 421.09 ft.

Download and cite

Quote this reading

Monticello Reservoir (South Carolina) stood at 423.07 feet on Oct 12, 2026.

From the U.S. Geological Survey, updated daily. The sentence changes with every new reading, so quote it with its date.

Download the full record

monticello-reservoir-south-carolina-sc-water-level-history.csv

1,111 readings, Sep 28, 2023 to Oct 12, 2026. Daily readings. Columns: date, water_level_ft. 21 KB.

How to cite

MyWaterLevel, “Monticello Reservoir (South Carolina) water level, 2023 to 2026,” data from U.S. Geological Survey, https://mywaterlevel.com/lake/sc/monticello-reservoir-south-carolina/, accessed Oct 13, 2026.

Embed this lake level on your site

A small card with the current level and the last 30 days. It updates every day, costs nothing, and needs no account. Paste this where you want it to appear:

Preview the card

Need several lakes, your own branding, or a lake we do not list? Write to hello@mywaterlevel.com.

Source: the U.S. Geological Survey. All South Carolina lake levels. Readings are provisional and may be revised. About our data and methods.