
Lake levels
Neal Shoals Reservoir, SC
- water level
- 336.51 ft
- Condition
- High for this time of year
- 7-day change
- +5.24 ft
- 30-day change
- +4.45 ft
- 1-year change
- +3.66 ft
Reading as of 2026-10-12 | the U.S. Geological Survey
- Since yesterday
- +2.03 ft
- 7-day change
- +5.24 ft
- 30-day change
- +4.45 ft
- 1-year change
- +3.66 ft
- Record high
- 340.89 ft
In brief
Neal Shoals Reservoir stood at 336.51 feet on Oct 12, 2026. That is higher than 100% of October readings since 1996.
Source: U.S. Geological Survey
Lake level timeline
Records and averages
| Current level | 336.51 ft |
|---|---|
| Record high | 340.89 ft (2024-09-29) |
| Record low | 327.84 ft (2023-10-01) |
| Average of all readings | 332.89 ft |
| Data span | 30 years (10,509 readings) |
Level schematic
Frequently asked questions
Is Neal Shoals Reservoir full right now?
As of 2026-10-12, Neal Shoals Reservoir sits at 336.51 ft, which is high for this time of year. Over the past 30 days the level has risen 4.45 ft.
What is the water level at Neal Shoals Reservoir today?
The most recent reading at Neal Shoals Reservoir is 336.51 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 Neal Shoals Reservoir has ever been?
The highest level for Neal Shoals Reservoir in our records is 340.89 ft on 2024-09-29. The lowest is 327.84 ft on 2023-10-01. Our record covers about 30 years of readings.
Is Neal Shoals Reservoir low for this time of year?
Compared with every October in our records, the current level is higher than 100% 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 Neal Shoals Reservoir 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. Neal Shoals Reservoir has risen 4.45 ft over the past 30 days. For the operational reason on any given week, check the U.S. Geological Survey directly.
How much has Neal Shoals Reservoir changed over the past year?
Neal Shoals Reservoir is +3.66 ft compared with this date last year (336.51 ft today). The full-history chart above covers 30 years, with a record high of 340.89 ft and a record low of 327.84 ft.
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Quote this reading
Neal Shoals Reservoir stood at 336.51 feet on Oct 12, 2026. That is higher than 100% of October readings since 1996.
Download the full record
neal-shoals-reservoir-sc-water-level-history.csv
How to cite
MyWaterLevel, “Neal Shoals Reservoir water level, 1996 to 2026,” data from U.S. Geological Survey, https://mywaterlevel.com/lake/sc/neal-shoals-reservoir/, accessed Oct 13, 2026.
Source: the U.S. Geological Survey. All South Carolina lake levels. Readings are provisional and may be revised. About our data and methods.