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Lake Fontana, NC

water level
1676.40 ft
Condition
Falling
7-day change
-2.72 ft
30-day change
-15.79 ft
1-year change
+0.99 ft

Reading as of 2026-10-13 | the Tennessee Valley Authority

Since yesterday
-0.54 ft
7-day change
-2.72 ft
30-day change
-15.79 ft
1-year change
+0.99 ft
Record high
1706.81 ft

In brief

Lake Fontana stood at 1,676.40 feet on Oct 13, 2026.

Source: Tennessee Valley Authority

Last 30 days

1,6741,6791,6841,6891,694SEP 13SEP 18SEP 23SEP 28OCT 03OCT 08OCT 13HIGH 1692.19LOW 1676.271676.40 ftLAST READING

Last 12 months

1,6441,6611,6781,6951,712OCT 25DEC 25FEB 26APR 26JUN 26AUG 26OCT 26HIGH 1704.38LOW 1651.611676.40 ftLAST READING

Records and averages

Current level1676.40 ft
Record high1706.81 ft (2025-05-16)
Record low1649.44 ft (2025-01-24)
Average of all readings1678.80 ft
Data span1.8 years (651 readings)

Level schematic

1,6471,6631,6781,6941,709PUBLISHED HIGH 1,706.81 ft1,676.40 ftPUBLISHED LOW 1,649.44 ft

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Frequently asked questions

Is Lake Fontana full right now?

As of 2026-10-13, Lake Fontana sits at 1676.40 ft. Over the past 30 days the level has fallen 15.79 ft.

What is the water level at Lake Fontana today?

The most recent reading at Lake Fontana is 1676.40 ft (2026-10-13), sourced from the Tennessee Valley Authority. Readings on this page refresh automatically as the agency publishes new data.

What is the highest Lake Fontana has ever been?

The highest level for Lake Fontana in our records is 1706.81 ft on 2025-05-16. The lowest is 1649.44 ft on 2025-01-24. Our record covers about 1.8 years of readings.

Why is Lake Fontana 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. Lake Fontana has fallen 15.79 ft over the past 30 days. For the operational reason on any given week, check the Tennessee Valley Authority directly.

How much has Lake Fontana changed over the past year?

Lake Fontana is +0.99 ft compared with this date last year (1676.40 ft today). The full-history chart above covers 1.8 years, with a record high of 1706.81 ft and a record low of 1649.44 ft.

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Lake Fontana stood at 1,676.40 feet on Oct 13, 2026.

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651 readings, Jan 1, 2025 to Oct 13, 2026. Daily readings. Columns: date, water_level_ft. 13 KB.

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Source: the Tennessee Valley Authority. All North Carolina lake levels. Readings are provisional and may be revised. About our data and methods.