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Neal Shoals Reservoir, SC

water level
336.51 ft
Condition
High for this time of year
7-day change
+5.24 ft
30-day change
+4.45 ft
1-year change
+3.66 ft

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

Since yesterday
+2.03 ft
7-day change
+5.24 ft
30-day change
+4.45 ft
1-year change
+3.66 ft
Record high
340.89 ft

In brief

Neal Shoals Reservoir stood at 336.51 feet on Oct 12, 2026. That is higher than 100% of October readings since 1996.

Source: U.S. Geological Survey

Lake level timeline

330.3332.0333.8335.5337.3SEP 12SEP 17SEP 22SEP 27OCT 02OCT 07OCT 12LOW 331.03336.51 ft

Records and averages

Current level336.51 ft
Record high340.89 ft (2024-09-29)
Record low327.84 ft (2023-10-01)
Average of all readings332.89 ft
Data span30 years (10,509 readings)

Level schematic

327.3330.8334.4337.9341.4PUBLISHED HIGH 340.89 ft336.51 ftPUBLISHED LOW 327.84 ft

Frequently asked questions

Is Neal Shoals Reservoir full right now?

As of 2026-10-12, Neal Shoals Reservoir sits at 336.51 ft, which is high for this time of year. Over the past 30 days the level has risen 4.45 ft.

What is the water level at Neal Shoals Reservoir today?

The most recent reading at Neal Shoals Reservoir is 336.51 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 Neal Shoals Reservoir has ever been?

The highest level for Neal Shoals Reservoir 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 30 years of readings.

Is Neal Shoals Reservoir low for this time of year?

Compared with every October in our records, the current level is higher than 100% of them, which we classify as 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 Neal Shoals 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. Neal Shoals Reservoir has risen 4.45 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?

Neal Shoals Reservoir is +3.66 ft compared with this date last year (336.51 ft today). The full-history chart above covers 30 years, with a record high of 340.89 ft and a record low of 327.84 ft.

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Neal Shoals Reservoir stood at 336.51 feet on Oct 12, 2026. That is higher than 100% of October readings since 1996.

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

neal-shoals-reservoir-sc-water-level-history.csv

10,509 readings, Oct 2, 1996 to Oct 12, 2026. Daily readings. The longest gap since then is 136 days, from Feb 20, 2001. Columns: date, water_level_ft. 195 KB.

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MyWaterLevel, “Neal Shoals Reservoir water level, 1996 to 2026,” data from U.S. Geological Survey, https://mywaterlevel.com/lake/sc/neal-shoals-reservoir/, accessed Oct 13, 2026.

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