Philpott Reservoir, VA

As of 2026-10-12, Philpott Reservoir sits at 970.21 ft, which is about average for this time of year. Over the past 30 days the level has risen 2.52 ft.

The most recent reading at Philpott Reservoir is 970.21 ft (2026-10-12), sourced from the U.S. Geological Survey. Readings on this page refresh automatically as the agency publishes new data.

The highest level for Philpott Reservoir in our records is 985.02 ft on 2020-05-22. The lowest is 961.45 ft on 2008-11-12. Our record covers about 23 years of readings.

Compared with every October in our records, the current level is higher than 45% of them, which we classify as 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.

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. Philpott Reservoir has risen 2.52 ft over the past 30 days. For the operational reason on any given week, check the U.S. Geological Survey directly.

Philpott Reservoir is -2.09 ft compared with this date last year (970.21 ft today). The full-history chart above covers 23 years, with a record high of 985.02 ft and a record low of 961.45 ft.