LakeLevelIs Lake Shelbyville low right now?
Lake Shelbyville was at 599.35 ft on October 9, 2026, 0.35 ft below its full pool of 599.7 ft. That is 0.08 ft below the typical level for October 9, within the normal range. Over the past week the lake has been falling about 0.03 ft a day.
Lake Shelbyville on Oct 9 in past years
Daily levels, last two weeks
| Date | Level (ft) | Change | vs full pool |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 9 | 599.34 | −0.02 | −0.4 |
| Oct 8 | 599.36 | −0.02 | −0.3 |
| Oct 7 | 599.38 | −0.03 | −0.3 |
| Oct 6 | 599.41 | −0.04 | −0.3 |
| Oct 5 | 599.45 | −0.02 | −0.3 |
| Oct 4 | 599.47 | −0.02 | −0.2 |
| Oct 3 | 599.49 | −0.04 | −0.2 |
| Oct 2 | 599.53 | +0.06 | −0.2 |
| Oct 1 | 599.47 | −0.04 | −0.2 |
| Sep 30 | 599.51 | −0.04 | −0.2 |
| Sep 29 | 599.55 | −0.04 | −0.2 |
| Sep 28 | 599.59 | −0.01 | −0.1 |
| Sep 27 | 599.60 | −0.02 | −0.1 |
| Sep 26 | 599.62 | −0.02 | −0.1 |
About Lake Shelbyville
- Full pool
- 599.7 ft (Seasonal Rule Curve)
- 10-year range
- 587.7 ft (January 13, 2025) to 8,262.2 ft (January 15, 2025)
- Operated by
- U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
- Data
- U.S. Army Corps of Engineers — MVS district, Lk Shelbyville-Kaskaskia
- Datum
- NAVD88
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Questions
Is Lake Shelbyville low right now?
Lake Shelbyville was at 599.35 ft on October 9, 2026, 0.35 ft below its full pool of 599.7 ft. That is 0.08 ft below the typical level for October 9, within the normal range. Over the past week the lake has been falling about 0.03 ft a day.
What is full pool for Lake Shelbyville?
Full pool (Seasonal Rule Curve) is 599.7 ft above sea level, per U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. 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 Shelbyville 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. Army Corps of Engineers (MVS district, Lk Shelbyville-Kaskaskia). Readings are provisional and can be revised.