
Lake levels
Cedar Cliff Lake, NC
- water level
- 2326.80 ft
- Condition
- About average for this time of year
- 7-day change
- -0.70 ft
- Below full
- 3.20 ft
- 30-day change
- -0.30 ft
Reading as of 2026-10-13 | Duke Energy
- Since yesterday
- -0.20 ft
- 7-day change
- -0.70 ft
- 30-day change
- -0.30 ft
- Below full
- 3.20 ft
- 1-year change
- -1.20 ft
In brief
Cedar Cliff Lake stood at 2,326.80 feet on Oct 13, 2026, 3.20 feet below its full pool of 2,330 feet. That is higher than 52% of October readings since 2021.
Source: Duke Energy
Lake level timeline
Records and averages
| Current level | 2326.80 ft |
|---|---|
| Full pool (conservation) | 2330.00 ft |
| Record high | 2328.70 ft (2024-12-15) |
| Record low | 2283.70 ft (2022-03-21) |
| Average of all readings | 2313.20 ft |
| Data span | 4 years (1,827 readings) |
Level schematic
Frequently asked questions
Is Cedar Cliff Lake full right now?
As of 2026-10-13, Cedar Cliff Lake sits at 2326.80 ft, which is about average for this time of year. That is 3.20 ft below full pool of 2330.00 ft. Over the past 30 days the level has fallen 0.30 ft.
What is the water level at Cedar Cliff Lake today?
The most recent reading at Cedar Cliff Lake is 2326.80 ft (2026-10-13), sourced from Duke Energy. Readings on this page refresh automatically as the agency publishes new data.
What is the highest Cedar Cliff Lake has ever been?
The highest level for Cedar Cliff Lake in our records is 2328.70 ft on 2024-12-15. The lowest is 2283.70 ft on 2022-03-21. Our record covers about 4 years of readings.
Is Cedar Cliff Lake low for this time of year?
Compared with every October in our records, the current level is higher than 52% 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.
Why is Cedar Cliff Lake 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. Cedar Cliff Lake has fallen 0.30 ft over the past 30 days. For the operational reason on any given week, check Duke Energy directly.
How much has Cedar Cliff Lake changed over the past year?
Cedar Cliff Lake is -1.20 ft compared with this date last year (2326.80 ft today). The full-history chart above covers 4 years, with a record high of 2328.70 ft and a record low of 2283.70 ft.
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Quote this reading
Cedar Cliff Lake stood at 2,326.80 feet on Oct 13, 2026, 3.20 feet below its full pool of 2,330 feet. That is higher than 52% of October readings since 2021.
Download the full record
cedar-cliff-lake-nc-water-level-history.csv
How to cite
MyWaterLevel, “Cedar Cliff Lake water level, 2021 to 2026,” data from Duke Energy, https://mywaterlevel.com/lake/nc/cedar-cliff-lake/, accessed Oct 13, 2026.
Source: Duke Energy. All North Carolina lake levels. Readings are provisional and may be revised. About our data and methods.