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Kerr Lake Water Level Today
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 · September 28, 2026, 3:55 PM EDT
9.2 ft below normal
for the date, below the range seen in 8 of 10 years
288.73 ft above sea level
- vs full pool
- −11.3 ft
- Past 7 days
- −0.4 ft
- vs 1 year ago
- −8.4 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)
How full is Kerr Lake right now?
Kerr Lake is 11.3 ft below full pool (300.0 ft).
Over the past 7 days the level fell 0.44 ft; over 30 days it fell 2.4 ft.
One year ago the lake stood at 297.2 ft, so it is −8.4 ft compared with the same day last year.
Is Kerr Lake above or below normal?
For September 28, the normal level is about 297.9 ft (the normal range is 294.2 ft to 300.6 ft). Today's level is −9.2 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) | 288.70 ft | September 27, 2026 |
| Same day last year | 297.17 ft | −8.4 ft vs today |
| Full pool | 300.00 ft | maximum power pool |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the water level of Kerr Lake today?
- The latest reading is 288.73 ft above sea level, reported by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) on September 28, 2026 at 3:55 PM EDT.
- Is Kerr Lake full?
- No. Kerr Lake is 11.3 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 297.9 ft, and 8 out of 10 years fall between 294.2 ft and 300.6 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 288.7 ft on September 27, 2026.
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.