LakeLevelIs Lake Thurmond low right now?
Lake Thurmond was at 319.75 ft on October 8, 2026, 10.25 ft below its full pool of 330.0 ft. That is 6.53 ft below the typical level for October 8 — lower than in 9 of 10 past years. Over the past week the lake has been falling about 0.06 ft a day.
Lake Thurmond on Oct 8 in past years
Daily levels, last two weeks
| Date | Level (ft) | Change | vs full pool |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 8 | 319.74 | −0.06 | −10.3 |
| Oct 7 | 319.80 | −0.04 | −10.2 |
| Oct 6 | 319.84 | −0.06 | −10.2 |
| Oct 5 | 319.90 | −0.11 | −10.1 |
| Oct 4 | 320.01 | −0.06 | −10.0 |
| Oct 3 | 320.07 | −0.08 | −9.9 |
| Oct 2 | 320.15 | −0.04 | −9.9 |
| Oct 1 | 320.19 | −0.08 | −9.8 |
| Sep 30 | 320.27 | −0.07 | −9.7 |
| Sep 29 | 320.34 | −0.10 | −9.7 |
| Sep 28 | 320.44 | −0.13 | −9.6 |
| Sep 27 | 320.57 | −0.17 | −9.4 |
| Sep 26 | 320.74 | −0.11 | −9.3 |
| Sep 25 | 320.85 | −0.17 | −9.1 |
About Lake Thurmond
- Full pool
- 330.0 ft (Top of Conservation)
- 10-year range
- 318.9 ft (January 2, 2017) to 336.0 ft (January 1, 2016)
- Operated by
- U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
- Data
- U.S. Army Corps of Engineers — SAS district, Thurmond
- Datum
- NGVD29
Lakes near Lake Thurmond
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- Richard B. Russell LakeGeorgia · 34 mi 473.0 ft +0.2 wkLower than usual for this time of year
- Russell LakeSouth Carolina · 39 mi 473.0 ft +0.2 wkLower than usual for this time of year
- Lake GreenwoodSouth Carolina · 39 mi 438.3 ft ±0.0 wkLatest reading
- Lake HartwellGeorgia / South Carolina · 60 mi 648.9 ft −0.2 wkLower than usual for this time of year
- Lake MurraySouth Carolina · 62 mi 353.9 ft −0.3 wk6.1 ft below full pool
Questions
Is Lake Thurmond low right now?
Lake Thurmond was at 319.75 ft on October 8, 2026, 10.25 ft below its full pool of 330.0 ft. That is 6.53 ft below the typical level for October 8 — lower than in 9 of 10 past years. Over the past week the lake has been falling about 0.06 ft a day.
What is full pool for Lake Thurmond?
Full pool (Top of Conservation) is 330.0 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 Thurmond 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 (SAS district, Thurmond). Readings are provisional and can be revised.