Parr Shoals Reservoir Water Level
South Carolina · updated daily from the U.S. Geological Survey
261.38 ft
Parr Shoals Reservoir is about average for this time of year and falling (-1.04 ft in the last 7 days).
Change since yesterday: -0.20 ft
Reading as of 2026-08-14 · higher than 47% of August readings on record
Where Parr Shoals Reservoir sits historically
Today's level compared with every reading in our 31.9-year record for this lake.
Since yesterday
-0.20 ft
7-day change
-1.04 ft
30-day change
-2.14 ft
1-year change
-0.50 ft
Last 30 days
Last 12 months
Full history (31.9 years)
Parr Shoals Reservoir records and averages
| Current level | 261.38 ft |
|---|---|
| Record high | 265.51 ft (2004-11-27) |
| Record low | 256.03 ft (1996-10-04) |
| Average of all readings | 261.55 ft |
| Data span | 31.9 years (11,605 readings) |
Frequently asked questions
Is Parr Shoals Reservoir full right now?
As of 2026-08-14, Parr Shoals Reservoir sits at 261.38 ft, which is about average for this time of year.Over the past 30 days the level has fallen 2.14 ft.
What is the water level at Parr Shoals Reservoir today?
The most recent reading is 261.38 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 Parr Shoals Reservoir has ever been?
The highest level in our records is 265.51 ft on 2004-11-27. The lowest is 256.03 ft on 1996-10-04. Our record covers about 31.9 years of readings.
Is Parr Shoals Reservoir low for this time of year?
Compared with every August in our records, the current level is higher than 47% of them — about 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 Parr 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. Parr Shoals Reservoir has fallen 2.14 ft over the past 30 days. For the operational reason on any given week, check the U.S. Geological Survey directly.
How much has Parr Shoals Reservoir changed over the past year?
The level is -0.50 ft compared with this date last year (261.38 ft today). The full-history chart above covers 31.9 years, with a record high of 265.51 ft and a record low of 256.03 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.