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Parr Shoals Reservoir, SC

water level
262.36 ft
Condition
Above average for this time of year
7-day change
+1.12 ft
30-day change
+0.96 ft
1-year change
+1.41 ft

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

Since yesterday
-0.72 ft
7-day change
+1.12 ft
30-day change
+0.96 ft
1-year change
+1.41 ft
Record high
265.51 ft

In brief

Parr Shoals Reservoir stood at 262.36 feet on Oct 12, 2026. That is higher than 79% of October readings since 1994.

Source: U.S. Geological Survey

Lake level timeline

258.2260.0261.7263.5265.3SEP 12SEP 17SEP 22SEP 27OCT 02OCT 07OCT 12HIGH 264.51LOW 258.98262.36 ft

Records and averages

Current level262.36 ft
Record high265.51 ft (2004-11-27)
Record low256.03 ft (1996-10-04)
Average of all readings261.55 ft
Data span32 years (11,664 readings)

Level schematic

255.7258.2260.8263.3265.9PUBLISHED HIGH 265.51 ft262.36 ftPUBLISHED LOW 256.03 ft

Frequently asked questions

Is Parr Shoals Reservoir full right now?

As of 2026-10-12, Parr Shoals Reservoir sits at 262.36 ft, which is above average for this time of year. Over the past 30 days the level has risen 0.96 ft.

What is the water level at Parr Shoals Reservoir today?

The most recent reading at Parr Shoals Reservoir is 262.36 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 Parr Shoals Reservoir has ever been?

The highest level for Parr Shoals Reservoir in our records is 265.51 ft on 2004-11-27. The lowest is 256.03 ft on 1996-10-04. Our record covers about 32 years of readings.

Is Parr Shoals Reservoir low for this time of year?

Compared with every October in our records, the current level is higher than 79% of them, which we classify as above average 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 Parr 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. Parr Shoals Reservoir has risen 0.96 ft over the past 30 days. For the operational reason on any given week, check the U.S. Geological Survey directly.

How much has Parr Shoals Reservoir changed over the past year?

Parr Shoals Reservoir is +1.41 ft compared with this date last year (262.36 ft today). The full-history chart above covers 32 years, with a record high of 265.51 ft and a record low of 256.03 ft.

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Parr Shoals Reservoir stood at 262.36 feet on Oct 12, 2026. That is higher than 79% of October readings since 1994.

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

Download the full record

parr-shoals-reservoir-sc-water-level-history.csv

11,664 readings, Oct 1, 1994 to Oct 12, 2026. Daily readings. Columns: date, water_level_ft. 216 KB.

How to cite

MyWaterLevel, “Parr Shoals Reservoir water level, 1994 to 2026,” data from U.S. Geological Survey, https://mywaterlevel.com/lake/sc/parr-shoals-reservoir/, 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.