LakeLevelIs Lake Murray low right now?
Lake Murray was at 353.88 ft on October 10, 2026, 6.12 ft below its full pool of 360.0 ft. Over the past week the lake has been falling about 0.04 ft a day.
Daily levels, last two weeks
| Date | Level (ft) | Change | vs full pool |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 10 | 353.88 | −0.05 | −6.1 |
| Oct 9 | 353.93 | −0.04 | −6.1 |
| Oct 8 | 353.97 | −0.03 | −6.0 |
| Oct 7 | 354.00 | −0.04 | −6.0 |
| Oct 6 | 354.04 | −0.05 | −6.0 |
| Oct 5 | 354.09 | −0.02 | −5.9 |
| Oct 4 | 354.11 | −0.04 | −5.9 |
| Oct 3 | 354.15 | −0.05 | −5.9 |
| Oct 2 | 354.20 | −0.04 | −5.8 |
| Oct 1 | 354.24 | −0.04 | −5.8 |
| Sep 30 | 354.28 | −0.04 | −5.7 |
| Sep 29 | 354.32 | −0.04 | −5.7 |
| Sep 28 | 354.36 | −0.04 | −5.6 |
| Sep 27 | 354.40 | −0.05 | −5.6 |
About Lake Murray
- Full pool
- 360.0 ft (full pool)
- Data
- U.S. Geological Survey — USGS 02168500
- Datum
- NAVD88
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Questions
Is Lake Murray low right now?
Lake Murray was at 353.88 ft on October 10, 2026, 6.12 ft below its full pool of 360.0 ft. Over the past week the lake has been falling about 0.04 ft a day.
What is full pool for Lake Murray?
Full pool (full pool) is 360.0 ft above sea level, per Dominion Energy. Levels above it mean the operator is storing flood water; levels below it are normal in late summer and winter drawdowns.
How often is the Lake Murray level updated?
The operator reports every 15 minutes to an hour. This page refreshes several times a day; the time of the latest reading is shown next to the level.
Where does this data come from?
U.S. Geological Survey (USGS 02168500). Readings are provisional and can be revised.