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South CarolinaReservoir, 1,037 acres, Greenville County

North Saluda Reservoir water level

Shoreline: USGS National Hydrography Dataset

Current level

16.80ft (gage datum)

Reading from Oct 26, 2026

Well below normal for October

Past 24 hours
-0.03ft
Past 7 days
-0.29ft
Past 30 days
+0.03ft
vs typical October
-10.75ft

North Saluda Reservoir was at 16.80 ft on the gage on October 26, falling 0.29 ft over the past week. That is well below normal for October: the typical October level is 27.55 ft, so the lake is 10.75 ft below its usual mark.

Last 30 days

16.517.017.5Sep 25Oct 10Oct 25

Shaded band shows the lowest and highest October monthly averages on record. Dashed line is the typical October level.

Typical level through the year

Each bar spans the range of monthly averages on record for that month. The line marks the median. The orange dot is where the lake sits now.

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Recent daily readings

North Saluda Reservoir daily mean water level, newest first
DateLevel (ft (gage datum))Change
Oct 25, 202616.83-0.04
Oct 24, 202616.87-0.04
Oct 23, 202616.91-0.05
Oct 22, 202616.96-0.05
Oct 21, 202617.01-0.03
Oct 20, 202617.04-0.05
Oct 19, 202617.09-0.05
Oct 18, 202617.14-0.04
Oct 17, 202617.18-0.04
Oct 16, 202617.22-0.02
Oct 15, 202617.24-0.02
Oct 14, 202617.260.00
Oct 13, 202617.260.00
Oct 12, 202617.26+0.14

Reading these numbers

This gauge reports gage height, measured against a local reference point at the station rather than sea level. The number is useful for tracking rises and drops, but it is not an elevation, so do not compare it with charts that list elevations above sea level.

On a reservoir, a few feet of drop changes the shoreline more than you would think. Low water exposes stumps, sandbars and old roadbeds that are normally well under the hull, and some ramps end before the water does.

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 about 1 miles from the center of the lake and is listed by USGS as North Saluda Reservoir near Tigerville, 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.

North Saluda Reservoir water level questions

What is the water level at North Saluda Reservoir today?

North Saluda Reservoir was at 16.80 ft on the gage on October 26, falling 0.29 ft over the past week. That is well below normal for October: the typical October level is 27.55 ft, so the lake is 10.75 ft below its usual mark.

Is North Saluda Reservoir high or low right now?

Compared with the long-term record for October, the lake is well below normal. The October monthly average has ranged from 24.05 to 30.02 ft, with a typical value of 27.55 ft.

Is North Saluda Reservoir rising or falling?

Over the last seven days the level has fallen (-0.29 ft), and it is +0.03 ft compared with 30 days ago.

Where does the North Saluda Reservoir water level data come from?

From the U.S. Geological Survey, gauge 021623961 (North Saluda Reservoir near Tigerville, 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.

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