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South CarolinaReservoir, 3,117 acres, Newberry County

Parr Shoals Reservoir water level

Shoreline: USGS National Hydrography Dataset

Current level

263.88ft NGVD29

Reading from Oct 26, 2026

Well above normal for October

Past 24 hours
+1.52ft
Past 7 days
+1.74ft
Past 30 days
+1.88ft
vs typical October
+2.51ft

Parr Shoals Reservoir was at 263.88 ft on October 26, rising 1.74 ft over the past week. That is well above normal for October: the typical October level is 261.37 ft, so the lake is 2.51 ft above its usual mark.

Last 30 days

260262264typicalSep 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

Parr Shoals Reservoir daily mean water level, newest first
DateLevel (ft NGVD29)Change
Oct 25, 2026262.36-0.59
Oct 24, 2026262.95+0.12
Oct 23, 2026262.83+0.40
Oct 22, 2026262.43-0.16
Oct 21, 2026262.59-0.12
Oct 20, 2026262.71+0.57
Oct 19, 2026262.14-0.61
Oct 18, 2026262.75-0.15
Oct 17, 2026262.90-0.95
Oct 16, 2026263.85+2.09
Oct 15, 2026261.76-0.31
Oct 14, 2026262.07-0.80
Oct 13, 2026262.87+0.51
Oct 12, 2026262.36-0.72

Reading these numbers

Readings are elevations in feet above the National Geodetic Vertical Datum of 1929 (NGVD29), the reference most older dam and lake charts use. If you compare with a newer chart in NAVD88, expect a difference of a few feet. Our glossary explains NGVD29 vs NAVD88.

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 listed by USGS as Parr Shoals Reservoir at Parr, 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.

Parr Shoals Reservoir water level questions

What is the water level at Parr Shoals Reservoir today?

Parr Shoals Reservoir was at 263.88 ft on October 26, rising 1.74 ft over the past week. That is well above normal for October: the typical October level is 261.37 ft, so the lake is 2.51 ft above its usual mark.

Is Parr Shoals Reservoir high or low right now?

Compared with the long-term record for October, the lake is well above normal. The October monthly average has ranged from 259.54 to 262.70 ft, with a typical value of 261.37 ft.

Is Parr Shoals Reservoir rising or falling?

Over the last seven days the level has risen (+1.74 ft), and it is +1.88 ft compared with 30 days ago.

Where does the Parr Shoals Reservoir water level data come from?

From the U.S. Geological Survey, gauge 02160990 (Parr Shoals Reservoir at Parr, 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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