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Kerr Lake Water Level Today
As of , Kerr Lake's water level is 287.36 ft: 12.6 ft below full pool (300.0 ft) and 10.8 ft below normal for the date.
Virginia (also North Carolina) · Operated by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers · readings published by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Water level today · November 14, 2026, 1:25 PM EST
10.8 ft below normal
for the date, below the range seen in 8 of 10 years
287.36 ft above sea level
- vs full pool
- −12.6 ft
- Past 7 days
- −0.2 ft
- vs 1 year ago
- −9.0 ft
What do these numbers mean?
- Water level
- The height of the lake surface in feet above sea level, as measured by the official gauge.
- Full pool
- The level the lake is normally kept at when it is full (maximum power pool). Above it, the lake is storing flood water.
- Normal for the date
- The typical (median) level on this calendar date across 2006-2021. The normal range is where the lake stood in 8 of 10 years.
Kerr Lake water level chart (last 2 years)
Over the last two years, Kerr Lake ranged from 287.4 ft on November 14, 2026 to 308.4 ft on February 21, 2025, and today it is 9.0 ft lower than on the same day last year.
How full is Kerr Lake right now?
Kerr Lake is 12.6 ft below full pool (300.0 ft).
Over the past 7 days the level fell 0.21 ft; over 30 days it fell 0.8 ft.
One year ago the lake stood at 296.4 ft, so it is −9.0 ft compared with the same day last year.
Is Kerr Lake above or below normal?
For November 14, the normal level is about 298.2 ft (the normal range is 294.8 ft to 304.2 ft). Today's level is −10.8 ft compared with normal, below normal.
“Normal” here means the median level recorded on this calendar date across 2006-2021. Many reservoirs are drawn down on purpose in fall and winter, so a level below full pool can still be completely normal for the season.
Recent history
| Highest daily level (last 2 years) | 308.37 ft | February 21, 2025 |
| Lowest daily level (last 2 years) | 287.36 ft | November 14, 2026 |
| Same day last year | 296.38 ft | −9.0 ft vs today |
| Full pool | 300.00 ft | maximum power pool |
Kerr Lake record high and low
| Record high (daily level since 2005) | 315.17 ft | May 28, 2020 |
| Record low (daily level since 2005) | 287.77 ft | October 12, 2026 |
| About 5 years ago | 298.41 ft | October 20, 2021 |
Records cover the daily readings published by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) from March 11, 2005 until October 20, 2026. Older extremes, before the gauge record starts, are not included.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the water level of Kerr Lake today?
- The latest reading is 287.36 ft above sea level, reported by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) on November 14, 2026 at 1:25 PM EST.
- Is Kerr Lake full?
- No. Kerr Lake is 12.6 ft below its full pool of 300.0 ft.
- What is a normal water level for Kerr Lake at this time of year?
- Based on daily readings from 2006-2021, the typical (median) level for this date is 298.2 ft, and 8 out of 10 years fall between 294.8 ft and 304.2 ft.
- What is the full pool elevation of Kerr Lake?
- Full pool for Kerr Lake is 300.0 ft (maximum power pool), according to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.
- What were the highest and lowest levels in the last two years?
- The highest daily level in the last two years was 308.4 ft on February 21, 2025; the lowest was 287.4 ft on November 14, 2026.
- What is the lowest water level ever recorded at Kerr Lake?
- In the official daily record since 2005, the lowest level of Kerr Lake was 287.8 ft on October 12, 2026.
- What is the highest water level ever recorded at Kerr Lake?
- In the official daily record since 2005, the highest level of Kerr Lake was 315.2 ft on May 28, 2020.
- How close is Kerr Lake to its record low?
- Kerr Lake is at the lowest level in the official record since 2005.
Boating and fishing at Kerr Lake
Boat ramp access, park hours and fishing rules are set by the operator and can change with the water level. Official information for boating, fishing and parks: Kerr Lake State Recreation Area (North Carolina State Parks).
Where this data comes from
The water level is published by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) (station 02079490) and refreshed on this page every day. Full pool comes from U.S. Army Corps of Engineers; the normal range is calculated from official daily readings for 2006-2021. Recent readings are provisional and may be revised. See data sources & methodology.
Download the daily levels for Kerr Lake (CSV, last 2 years)