Neal Shoals Reservoir Water Level
South Carolina · updated daily from the U.S. Geological Survey
332.07 ft
Neal Shoals Reservoir is below average for this time of year and falling (-1.15 ft in the last 7 days).
Change since yesterday: -0.64 ft
Reading as of 2026-08-14 · higher than 34% of August readings on record
Where Neal Shoals Reservoir sits historically
Today's level compared with every reading in our 29.9-year record for this lake.
Since yesterday
-0.64 ft
7-day change
-1.15 ft
30-day change
-1.81 ft
1-year change
-2.03 ft
Last 30 days
Last 12 months
Full history (29.9 years)
Neal Shoals Reservoir records and averages
| Current level | 332.07 ft |
|---|---|
| Record high | 340.89 ft (2024-09-29) |
| Record low | 327.84 ft (2023-10-01) |
| Average of all readings | 332.89 ft |
| Data span | 29.9 years (10,450 readings) |
Frequently asked questions
Is Neal Shoals Reservoir full right now?
As of 2026-08-14, Neal Shoals Reservoir sits at 332.07 ft, which is below average for this time of year.Over the past 30 days the level has fallen 1.81 ft.
What is the water level at Neal Shoals Reservoir today?
The most recent reading is 332.07 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 Neal Shoals Reservoir has ever been?
The highest level in our records is 340.89 ft on 2024-09-29. The lowest is 327.84 ft on 2023-10-01. Our record covers about 29.9 years of readings.
Is Neal Shoals Reservoir low for this time of year?
Compared with every August in our records, the current level is higher than 34% of them — below average 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 Neal 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. Neal Shoals Reservoir has fallen 1.81 ft over the past 30 days. For the operational reason on any given week, check the U.S. Geological Survey directly.
How much has Neal Shoals Reservoir changed over the past year?
The level is -2.03 ft compared with this date last year (332.07 ft today). The full-history chart above covers 29.9 years, with a record high of 340.89 ft and a record low of 327.84 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.