Water level
353.72ft NAVD88
-0.56 ft in 7 daysOct 11Oct 18Oct 25
Sep 25Oct 10Oct 25
Reading from Oct 26, 2026.
Lake Murray was at 353.72 ft on October 26, falling 0.56 ft over the past week.
South CarolinaReservoir, 48,761 acres
Lake Murray conditions today
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353.72ft
Down 0.56 ft this week
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Outlook. Monday: NE wind 5 to 9 kt, gusts to 14 kt, high near 71°F. Tuesday: NE wind 5 to 6 kt, gusts to 10 kt, high near 74°F.
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Lake facts
- Type
- Reservoir
- State
- South Carolina
- Surface area
- 48,761 acres
- Dam completed
- 1927
- USGS gauge
- 02168500, Lake Murray near Columbia, SC
- Coordinates
- 34.0658° N, 81.3290° W
Background reading: Lake Murray on Wikipedia
About Lake Murray
Lake Murray covers about 48,761 acres in South Carolina and is classed as a reservoir. The reservoir dates to 1927.
Water level on this page comes from USGS gauge 02168500 (Lake Murray near Columbia, SC), about 6 mi from the middle of the lake. Wind, gusts and rain come from the National Weather Service forecast grid that covers the water.
With this much open water, waves build quickly when the wind lines up with the long axis of the lake. Pick a launch on the upwind shore on breezy days and the ride home is easier. Reservoir levels move with releases and inflow, so ramps and beaches can change week to week. The water level page tracks that day by day.
The go or no-go calls above are a starting point, not a guarantee. Read how we score conditions, and always check local rules and posted warnings before you launch.
Lake Murray questions
Is it windy on Lake Murray today?
The National Weather Service forecast for the lake from October 26: Monday: NE wind 5 to 9 kt, gusts to 14 kt, high near 71°F. The panel at the top of this page refreshes the current wind, gusts and direction when you open it and turns them into a call for sailing, paddling, power boating and fishing.
What is the water level at Lake Murray right now?
Lake Murray was at 353.72 ft on October 26, falling 0.56 ft over the past week.
How big is Lake Murray?
Lake Murray covers about 48,761 acres (76 square miles) of surface water.
When was Lake Murray built?
The dam that forms Lake Murray was completed in 1927.
Nearby lakes
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- Lake WatereeReservoir, 11,756 ac, South Carolina39 mi
- Fishing Creek ReservoirReservoir, 2,164 ac, South Carolina46 mi
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