Skip to content
lakeglance

South CarolinaReservoir, 6,659 acres

Monticello Reservoir water level

Monticello Reservoir, South Carolina
Photo: Duane Burdick from Columbia, SC, CC BY 2.0

Current level

422.18ft NAVD88

Reading from Oct 26, 2026

Past 24 hours
-0.83ft
Past 7 days
-0.94ft
Past 30 days
-0.37ft
Trend
Falling

Monticello Reservoir was at 422.18 ft on October 26, falling 0.94 ft over the past week.

Last 30 days

422.0423.0Sep 25Oct 10Oct 25

Recent daily readings

Monticello Reservoir daily mean water level, newest first
DateLevel (ft NAVD88)Change
Oct 25, 2026423.01+0.34
Oct 24, 2026422.67-0.02
Oct 23, 2026422.69-0.36
Oct 22, 2026423.05+0.18
Oct 21, 2026422.870.00
Oct 20, 2026422.87-0.25
Oct 19, 2026423.12+0.51
Oct 18, 2026422.610.00
Oct 17, 2026422.61+0.45
Oct 16, 2026422.16-0.92
Oct 15, 2026423.08-0.24
Oct 14, 2026423.32-0.15
Oct 13, 2026423.47+0.59
Oct 12, 2026422.88+0.76

Reading these numbers

Readings are elevations in feet above the North American Vertical Datum of 1988 (NAVD88), the current national reference. Older dam documents often quote NGVD29 instead, which can differ by a few feet. See NGVD29 vs NAVD88.

Reservoir levels are managed. Operators lower them ahead of flood season, hold them for summer recreation, and draw them down for dam work. When the lake falls well below its usual level, shallow points and stumps start showing up in places that are normally safe.

High water brings its own problems: floating debris after storms, flooded docks and courtesy piers, and no-wake rules near flooded campgrounds. A quick look at the trend before you hitch up saves a wasted trip.

The gauge is listed by USGS as Monticello Reservoir near Jenkinsville, SC. Wind can pile water up at one end of a big lake for a few hours, so short spikes on a windy day are normal.

Monticello Reservoir water level questions

What is the water level at Monticello Reservoir today?

Monticello Reservoir was at 422.18 ft on October 26, falling 0.94 ft over the past week.

Is Monticello Reservoir rising or falling?

Over the last seven days the level has fallen (-0.94 ft), and it is -0.37 ft compared with 30 days ago.

Where does the Monticello Reservoir water level data come from?

From the U.S. Geological Survey, gauge 02160900 (Monticello Reservoir near Jenkinsville, SC). USGS publishes provisional readings every 15 to 60 minutes; they can be revised later after quality checks.

How often is this page updated?

The page itself is rebuilt every day with the latest daily values, and the current reading refreshes straight from the USGS each time you open it.

Nearby lakes

If Monticello is blown out, these are the closest alternatives. Tap through for their water levels.