Virginia Lake Levels
Current water level for 12 lakes and reservoirs in Virginia, updated daily from public agency data.
Virginia lake register
Alphabetical current readings from public water agencies
| Lake / reservoirLake / reservoir | Current levelLevel | 7-day change7-day |
|---|---|---|
| Canterbury Lake | 2.88 ft2.9 ft | +0.01 ft+0.0 ft |
| Echo Lake | 2.76 ft2.8 ft | +0.05 ft+0.1 ft |
| Island Creek Reservoir | 258.42 ft258.4 ft | +0.06 ft+0.1 ft |
| John H. Kerr Reservoir | 287.80 ft287.8 ft | -0.33 ft-0.3 ft |
| John W. Flannagan Reservoir | 1394.49 ft1394.5 ft | -0.54 ft-0.5 ft |
| Little River Reservoir | 1771.41 ft1771.4 ft | +0.14 ft+0.1 ft |
| North Fork of Pound Lake | 1612.29 ft1612.3 ft | +0.64 ft+0.6 ft |
| Philpott Reservoir | 970.21 ft970.2 ft | +3.36 ft+3.4 ft |
| Smith Mountain Lake | 790.76 ft790.8 ft | +1.39 ft+1.4 ft |
| Waterfront Lake | 3.10 ft3.1 ft | +0.08 ft+0.1 ft |
| Wellesley Lake | 2.65 ft2.6 ft | +0.02 ft+0.0 ft |
| Wyndham Lake | 2.21 ft2.2 ft | +0.03 ft+0.0 ft |
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Virginia lake levels: common questions
Are Virginia lakes low right now?
1 of the 5 Virginia lakes with enough history to compare is in the bottom quarter of its own October record. That seasonal comparison matters more than the raw level: reservoirs are drawn down on a schedule, so a lake several feet below full pool in October may still be entirely normal for the date.
Which Virginia lake has changed most this week?
Philpott Reservoir has risen the most, +3.36 ft over seven days, and John W. Flannagan Reservoir has fallen the most at -0.54 ft.
How often do Virginia lake levels update?
Each gauge publishes on its own schedule. Most report at least daily, some hourly. This page is rebuilt every day from Appalachian Power, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the U.S. Geological Survey, and the number on an individual lake's page refreshes again in your browser when the agency posts a newer reading. Readings are provisional and can be revised.