LakeLevelIs Philpott Lake low right now?
Philpott Lake was at 966.60 ft on October 10, 2026, 7.40 ft below its full pool of 974.0 ft. That is 4.25 ft below the typical level for October 10 — lower than in 9 of 10 past years. Over the past week the lake has been steady.
Philpott Lake on Oct 10 in past years
Daily levels, last two weeks
| Date | Level (ft) | Change | vs full pool |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 10 | 966.61 | −0.04 | −7.4 |
| Oct 9 | 966.65 | −0.06 | −7.4 |
| Oct 8 | 966.71 | −0.06 | −7.3 |
| Oct 7 | 966.77 | −0.05 | −7.2 |
| Oct 6 | 966.82 | −0.03 | −7.2 |
| Oct 5 | 966.85 | +0.02 | −7.1 |
| Oct 4 | 966.83 | +0.16 | −7.2 |
| Oct 3 | 966.67 | −0.07 | −7.3 |
| Oct 2 | 966.74 | −0.07 | −7.3 |
| Oct 1 | 966.81 | −0.07 | −7.2 |
| Sep 30 | 966.88 | −0.07 | −7.1 |
| Sep 29 | 966.95 | −0.07 | −7.0 |
| Sep 28 | 967.02 | −0.07 | −7.0 |
| Sep 27 | 967.09 | −0.07 | −6.9 |
About Philpott Lake
- Full pool
- 974.0 ft (Top of Power)
- 10-year range
- 965.0 ft (October 25, 2025) to 985.0 ft (May 21, 2020)
- Operated by
- U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
- Data
- U.S. Army Corps of Engineers — SAW district, ROA PLP
- Datum
- NGVD29
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- Leesville LakeVirginia · 41 mi 602.3 ft Latest reading
- Hyco LakeNorth Carolina · 58 mi 407.7 ft −0.1 wkLower than usual for this time of year
- Bluestone LakeWest Virginia · 76 mi 1,410.3 ft −0.4 wkAt full pool
Questions
Is Philpott Lake low right now?
Philpott Lake was at 966.60 ft on October 10, 2026, 7.40 ft below its full pool of 974.0 ft. That is 4.25 ft below the typical level for October 10 — lower than in 9 of 10 past years. Over the past week the lake has been steady.
What is full pool for Philpott Lake?
Full pool (Top of Power) is 974.0 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 Philpott Lake 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 (SAW district, ROA PLP). Readings are provisional and can be revised.