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Lake Moultrie, SC

water level
71.75 ft
Condition
Low for this time of year
7-day change
-0.12 ft
30-day change
-1.79 ft
1-year change
-3.33 ft

Reading as of 2026-10-12 | the U.S. Geological Survey

Since yesterday
+0.27 ft
7-day change
-0.12 ft
30-day change
-1.79 ft
1-year change
-3.33 ft
Record high
75.99 ft

In brief

Lake Moultrie stood at 71.75 feet on Oct 12, 2026. That is lower than 95% of October readings since 2011.

Source: U.S. Geological Survey

Lake level timeline

71.271.972.573.273.8SEP 12SEP 17SEP 22SEP 27OCT 02OCT 07OCT 12HIGH 73.54LOW 71.4871.75 ft

Records and averages

Current level71.75 ft
Record high75.99 ft (2023-07-11)
Record low69.99 ft (2024-10-02)
Average of all readings74.63 ft
Data span15 years (5,610 readings)

Level schematic

69.7571.3772.9974.6176.23PUBLISHED HIGH 75.99 ft71.75 ftPUBLISHED LOW 69.99 ft

Frequently asked questions

Is Lake Moultrie full right now?

As of 2026-10-12, Lake Moultrie sits at 71.75 ft, which is low for this time of year. Over the past 30 days the level has fallen 1.79 ft.

What is the water level at Lake Moultrie today?

The most recent reading at Lake Moultrie is 71.75 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 Lake Moultrie has ever been?

The highest level for Lake Moultrie in our records is 75.99 ft on 2023-07-11. The lowest is 69.99 ft on 2024-10-02. Our record covers about 15 years of readings.

Is Lake Moultrie low for this time of year?

Compared with every October in our records, the current level is higher than 5% 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 Lake Moultrie 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. Lake Moultrie has fallen 1.79 ft over the past 30 days. For the operational reason on any given week, check the U.S. Geological Survey directly.

How much has Lake Moultrie changed over the past year?

Lake Moultrie is -3.33 ft compared with this date last year (71.75 ft today). The full-history chart above covers 15 years, with a record high of 75.99 ft and a record low of 69.99 ft.

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Lake Moultrie stood at 71.75 feet on Oct 12, 2026. That is lower than 95% of October readings since 2011.

From the U.S. Geological Survey, updated daily. The sentence changes with every new reading, so quote it with its date.

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lake-moultrie-sc-water-level-history.csv

5,610 readings, May 26, 2011 to Oct 12, 2026. Daily readings. Columns: date, water_level_ft. 99 KB.

How to cite

MyWaterLevel, “Lake Moultrie water level, 2011 to 2026,” data from U.S. Geological Survey, https://mywaterlevel.com/lake/sc/lake-moultrie/, accessed Oct 13, 2026.

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Source: the U.S. Geological Survey. All South Carolina lake levels. Readings are provisional and may be revised. About our data and methods.