MONTICELLO Reservoir Water Level
South Carolina · updated daily from the U.S. Geological Survey
423.70 ft
MONTICELLO Reservoir is high for this time of year and rising (+0.20 ft in the last 7 days).
Change since yesterday: +0.07 ft
Reading as of 2026-08-14 · higher than 82% of August readings on record
Where MONTICELLO Reservoir sits historically
Today's level compared with every reading in our 2.9-year record for this lake.
Since yesterday
+0.07 ft
7-day change
+0.20 ft
30-day change
+0.60 ft
1-year change
+0.76 ft
Last 30 days
Last 12 months
MONTICELLO Reservoir records and averages
| Current level | 423.70 ft |
|---|---|
| Record high | 424.91 ft (2026-01-31) |
| Record low | 421.09 ft (2023-11-09) |
| Average of all readings | 423.11 ft |
| Data span | 2.9 years (1,052 readings) |
Frequently asked questions
Is MONTICELLO Reservoir full right now?
As of 2026-08-14, MONTICELLO Reservoir sits at 423.70 ft, which is high for this time of year.Over the past 30 days the level has risen 0.60 ft.
What is the water level at MONTICELLO Reservoir today?
The most recent reading is 423.70 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 MONTICELLO Reservoir has ever been?
The highest level 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 2.9 years of readings.
Is MONTICELLO Reservoir low for this time of year?
Compared with every August in our records, the current level is higher than 82% 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 MONTICELLO Reservoir 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 has risen 0.60 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 changed over the past year?
The level is +0.76 ft compared with this date last year (423.70 ft today). The full-history chart above covers 2.9 years, with a record high of 424.91 ft and a record low of 421.09 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.