
Lake levels
Parr Shoals Reservoir, SC
- water level
- 262.36 ft
- Condition
- Above average for this time of year
- 7-day change
- +1.12 ft
- 30-day change
- +0.96 ft
- 1-year change
- +1.41 ft
Reading as of 2026-10-12 | the U.S. Geological Survey
- Since yesterday
- -0.72 ft
- 7-day change
- +1.12 ft
- 30-day change
- +0.96 ft
- 1-year change
- +1.41 ft
- Record high
- 265.51 ft
In brief
Parr Shoals Reservoir stood at 262.36 feet on Oct 12, 2026. That is higher than 79% of October readings since 1994.
Source: U.S. Geological Survey
Lake level timeline
Records and averages
| Current level | 262.36 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 | 32 years (11,664 readings) |
Level schematic
Frequently asked questions
Is Parr Shoals Reservoir full right now?
As of 2026-10-12, Parr Shoals Reservoir sits at 262.36 ft, which is above average for this time of year. Over the past 30 days the level has risen 0.96 ft.
What is the water level at Parr Shoals Reservoir today?
The most recent reading at Parr Shoals Reservoir is 262.36 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 Parr Shoals Reservoir has ever been?
The highest level for Parr Shoals Reservoir 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 32 years of readings.
Is Parr Shoals Reservoir low for this time of year?
Compared with every October in our records, the current level is higher than 79% of them, which we classify as above 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 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. Parr Shoals Reservoir has risen 0.96 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?
Parr Shoals Reservoir is +1.41 ft compared with this date last year (262.36 ft today). The full-history chart above covers 32 years, with a record high of 265.51 ft and a record low of 256.03 ft.
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Quote this reading
Parr Shoals Reservoir stood at 262.36 feet on Oct 12, 2026. That is higher than 79% of October readings since 1994.
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parr-shoals-reservoir-sc-water-level-history.csv
How to cite
MyWaterLevel, “Parr Shoals Reservoir water level, 1994 to 2026,” data from U.S. Geological Survey, https://mywaterlevel.com/lake/sc/parr-shoals-reservoir/, accessed Oct 13, 2026.
Source: the U.S. Geological Survey. All South Carolina lake levels. Readings are provisional and may be revised. About our data and methods.