Lake levels
Richland Lake, NC
- water level
- 300.54 ft
- Condition
- Rising
- 7-day change
- +0.32 ft
- 30-day change
- -0.03 ft
- 1-year change
- +0.10 ft
Reading as of 2026-10-12 | the U.S. Geological Survey
- Since yesterday
- -0.06 ft
- 7-day change
- +0.32 ft
- 30-day change
- -0.03 ft
- 1-year change
- +0.10 ft
- Record high
- 302.73 ft
In brief
Richland Lake stood at 300.54 feet on Oct 12, 2026.
Source: U.S. Geological Survey
Last 30 days
Last 12 months
Records and averages
| Current level | 300.54 ft |
|---|---|
| Record high | 302.73 ft (2026-07-27) |
| Record low | 299.61 ft (2026-06-18) |
| Average of all readings | 300.27 ft |
| Data span | 1.1 years (403 readings) |
Level schematic
Frequently asked questions
Is Richland Lake full right now?
As of 2026-10-12, Richland Lake sits at 300.54 ft. Over the past 30 days the level has fallen 0.03 ft.
What is the water level at Richland Lake today?
The most recent reading at Richland Lake is 300.54 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 Richland Lake has ever been?
The highest level for Richland Lake in our records is 302.73 ft on 2026-07-27. The lowest is 299.61 ft on 2026-06-18. Our record covers about 1.1 years of readings.
Why is Richland Lake 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. Richland Lake has fallen 0.03 ft over the past 30 days. For the operational reason on any given week, check the U.S. Geological Survey directly.
How much has Richland Lake changed over the past year?
Richland Lake is +0.10 ft compared with this date last year (300.54 ft today). The full-history chart above covers 1.1 years, with a record high of 302.73 ft and a record low of 299.61 ft.
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Quote this reading
Richland Lake stood at 300.54 feet on Oct 12, 2026.
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richland-lake-nc-water-level-history.csv
How to cite
MyWaterLevel, “Richland Lake water level, 2025 to 2026,” data from U.S. Geological Survey, https://mywaterlevel.com/lake/nc/richland-lake/, accessed Oct 13, 2026.
Source: the U.S. Geological Survey. All North Carolina lake levels. Readings are provisional and may be revised. About our data and methods.