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Great Falls Reservoir (South Carolina), SC

water level
355.20 ft
Condition
High for this time of year
7-day change
+2.60 ft
Below full
0.60 ft
30-day change
+2.80 ft

Reading as of 2026-10-13 | Duke Energy

Since yesterday
-0.10 ft
7-day change
+2.60 ft
30-day change
+2.80 ft
Below full
0.60 ft
1-year change
+2.70 ft

In brief

Great Falls Reservoir (South Carolina) stood at 355.20 feet on Oct 13, 2026, 0.60 feet below its full pool of 356 feet. That is higher than 98% of October readings since 2021.

Source: Duke Energy

Lake level timeline

351.4352.6353.9355.1356.3SEP 13SEP 18SEP 23SEP 28OCT 03OCT 08OCT 13FULL POOL 355.80 ftLOW 351.90355.20 ft

Records and averages

Current level355.20 ft
Full pool (conservation) 355.80 ft
Record high355.50 ft (2024-10-01)
Record low341.70 ft (2021-10-16)
Average of all readings351.01 ft
Data span4 years (1,827 readings)

Level schematic

341.1344.9348.8352.6356.4FULL POOL 355.80 ft355.20 ft0.60 ftbelow full pool

Frequently asked questions

Is Great Falls Reservoir (South Carolina) full right now?

As of 2026-10-13, Great Falls Reservoir (South Carolina) sits at 355.20 ft, which is high for this time of year. That is 0.60 ft below full pool of 355.80 ft. Over the past 30 days the level has risen 2.80 ft.

What is the water level at Great Falls Reservoir (South Carolina) today?

The most recent reading at Great Falls Reservoir (South Carolina) is 355.20 ft (2026-10-13), sourced from Duke Energy. Readings on this page refresh automatically as the agency publishes new data.

What is the highest Great Falls Reservoir (South Carolina) has ever been?

The highest level for Great Falls Reservoir (South Carolina) in our records is 355.50 ft on 2024-10-01. The lowest is 341.70 ft on 2021-10-16. Our record covers about 4 years of readings.

Is Great Falls Reservoir (South Carolina) low for this time of year?

Compared with every October in our records, the current level is higher than 98% of them, which we classify as high 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 Great Falls Reservoir (South Carolina) 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. Great Falls Reservoir (South Carolina) has risen 2.80 ft over the past 30 days. For the operational reason on any given week, check Duke Energy directly.

How much has Great Falls Reservoir (South Carolina) changed over the past year?

Great Falls Reservoir (South Carolina) is +2.70 ft compared with this date last year (355.20 ft today). The full-history chart above covers 4 years, with a record high of 355.50 ft and a record low of 341.70 ft.

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Great Falls Reservoir (South Carolina) stood at 355.20 feet on Oct 13, 2026, 0.60 feet below its full pool of 356 feet. That is higher than 98% of October readings since 2021.

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Download the full record

great-falls-reservoir-south-carolina-sc-water-level-history.csv

1,827 readings, Oct 13, 2021 to Oct 13, 2026. Daily readings. Columns: date, water_level_ft. 34 KB.

How to cite

MyWaterLevel, “Great Falls Reservoir (South Carolina) water level, 2021 to 2026,” data from Duke Energy, https://mywaterlevel.com/lake/sc/great-falls-reservoir-south-carolina/, accessed Oct 13, 2026.

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Source: Duke Energy. All South Carolina lake levels. Readings are provisional and may be revised. About our data and methods.