Lake levels
Clarks Hill Lake, SC
- water level
- 319.78 ft
- Condition
- Low for this time of year
- 7-day change
- -0.46 ft
- Below full
- 10.22 ft
- 30-day change
- -1.47 ft
Reading as of 2026-10-08 | the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
- Since yesterday
- -0.07 ft
- 7-day change
- -0.46 ft
- 30-day change
- -1.47 ft
- Below full
- 10.22 ft
- 1-year change
- -6.56 ft
In brief
Clarks Hill Lake stood at 319.78 feet on Oct 8, 2026, 10.22 feet below its full pool of 330 feet. That is lower than 88% of October readings since 1986.
Source: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Lake level timeline
Records and averages
| Current level | 319.78 ft |
|---|---|
| Full pool (conservation) | 330.00 ft |
| Flood pool | 335.00 ft |
| Record high | 335.94 ft (2015-12-31) |
| Record low | 312.79 ft (1989-02-15) |
| Average of all readings | 326.29 ft |
| Data span | 39 years (14,596 readings) |
Level schematic
Frequently asked questions
Is Clarks Hill Lake full right now?
As of 2026-10-08, Clarks Hill Lake sits at 319.78 ft, which is low for this time of year. That is 10.22 ft below full pool of 330.00 ft. Over the past 30 days the level has fallen 1.47 ft.
What is the water level at Clarks Hill Lake today?
The most recent reading at Clarks Hill Lake is 319.78 ft (2026-10-08), sourced from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Readings on this page refresh automatically as the agency publishes new data.
What is the highest Clarks Hill Lake has ever been?
The highest level for Clarks Hill Lake in our records is 335.94 ft on 2015-12-31. The lowest is 312.79 ft on 1989-02-15. Our record covers about 39 years of readings.
Is Clarks Hill Lake low for this time of year?
Compared with every October in our records, the current level is higher than 12% of them, which we classify as low 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 Clarks Hill 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. Clarks Hill Lake has fallen 1.47 ft over the past 30 days. For the operational reason on any given week, check the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers directly.
How much has Clarks Hill Lake changed over the past year?
Clarks Hill Lake is -6.56 ft compared with this date last year (319.78 ft today). The full-history chart above covers 39 years, with a record high of 335.94 ft and a record low of 312.79 ft.
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Quote this reading
Clarks Hill Lake stood at 319.78 feet on Oct 8, 2026, 10.22 feet below its full pool of 330 feet. That is lower than 88% of October readings since 1986.
Download the full record
clarks-hill-lake-sc-water-level-history.csv
How to cite
MyWaterLevel, “Clarks Hill Lake water level, 1986 to 2026,” data from U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, https://mywaterlevel.com/lake/sc/clarks-hill-lake/, accessed Oct 13, 2026.
Source: the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. All South Carolina lake levels. Readings are provisional and may be revised. About our data and methods.