LakeLevelIs W. Kerr Scott Reservoir low right now?
W. Kerr Scott Reservoir was at 1,029.65 ft on October 10, 2026. That is 1.44 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.
W. Kerr Scott Reservoir on Oct 10 in past years
20251,030.2−0.6
20241,033.2−3.5
20231,030.4−0.8
20221,030.1−0.4
20211,031.8−2.1
20201,030.0−0.4
Daily levels, last two weeks
| Date | Level (ft) | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 10 | 1,029.68 | −0.08 |
| Oct 9 | 1,029.76 | −0.10 |
| Oct 8 | 1,029.86 | −0.09 |
| Oct 7 | 1,029.95 | −0.08 |
| Oct 6 | 1,030.03 | −0.01 |
| Oct 5 | 1,030.04 | +0.06 |
| Oct 4 | 1,029.98 | +0.17 |
| Oct 3 | 1,029.81 | −0.10 |
| Oct 2 | 1,029.91 | −0.08 |
| Oct 1 | 1,029.99 | −0.07 |
| Sep 30 | 1,030.06 | −0.06 |
| Sep 29 | 1,030.12 | −0.13 |
| Sep 28 | 1,030.25 | −0.49 |
| Sep 27 | 1,030.74 | −0.52 |
About W. Kerr Scott Reservoir
- 10-year range
- 1,025.7 ft (March 7, 2016) to 1,605.0 ft (May 2, 2017)
- Operated by
- U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
- Data
- U.S. Army Corps of Engineers — SAW district, YAD WKS
- Datum
- NGVD29
Lakes near W. Kerr Scott Reservoir
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- Wilbur LakeTennessee · 52 mi 1,646.9 ft Latest reading
- South Holston LakeTennessee · 55 mi 1,717.1 ft Latest reading
- Boone LakeTennessee · 71 mi 1,375.9 ft Latest reading
- Gaston Shoals ReservoirSouth Carolina · 72 mi 87.2 ft +8.0 wkLower than usual for this time of year
- Claytor LakeVirginia · 74 mi 1,845.5 ft −0.3 wkNormal for this time of year
Questions
Is W. Kerr Scott Reservoir low right now?
W. Kerr Scott Reservoir was at 1,029.65 ft on October 10, 2026. That is 1.44 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.
How often is the W. Kerr Scott Reservoir 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, YAD WKS). Readings are provisional and can be revised.