Lake Norman Water Level Today
Updated
Latest observed pool elevation (756.73 ft MSL on Nov 4, 2026), 30-day level history, and pool benchmarks with their sources.
Lake Norman Water Level Analysis
At 756.73 ft MSL, Lake Norman is 3.27 ft below its full pond of 760.00 ft and has fallen 0.68 ft over the past 30 days. The 30-day range was 756.73 to 759.34 ft.
Lake Norman has a dam completed in 1963 and is operated by Duke Energy.
Lake Norman Water Level Elevation Chart: 30 Days
Lake Norman Water Level Questions
What is the normal pool level of Lake Norman?
The full pond reference is 760.00 ft MSL.
What is Lake Norman's water level today?
The latest reading is 756.73 ft MSL, recorded Nov 4, 2026, 2:00 AM EST.
Is Lake Norman full / how far below normal is it?
The reading is 3.27 ft below the 760.00 ft reference as of Nov 4, 2026, 2:00 AM EST.
Duke Energy (NRC environmental report) · checked 2026-11-01 NOAA National Water Prediction Service (CWAN7)
Latest Satellite Image of Lake Norman
A true-colour image from the most recent low-cloud Sentinel-2 pass over the lake. It shows the lake as it looked on the capture date, not today.
Contains modified Copernicus Sentinel data 2026, processed via the Copernicus Data Space Ecosystem.
Reservoir Pool Benchmarks & Historical Records
| Pool Benchmark | Elevation (ft MSL) | Current Level vs. Benchmark | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Latest Reading (Nov 4, 2026) | 756.73 ft | Reading via NOAA National Water Prediction Service (CWAN7) | |
| Full pond | 760.00 ft | -3.27 ft | Duke Energy (NRC environmental report) |
30-Day Daily Water Level History
Last reading of each day (UTC) via NOAA National Water Prediction Service (CWAN7)
| Date | Elevation (ft MSL) | Daily Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-11-04 | 756.73 ft | -0.02 ft |
| 2026-11-03 | 756.75 ft | -0.05 ft |
| 2026-11-02 | 756.80 ft | -0.04 ft |
| 2026-11-01 | 756.84 ft | -0.05 ft |
| 2026-10-31 | 756.89 ft | -0.07 ft |
| 2026-10-30 | 756.96 ft | 0.00 ft |
| 2026-10-29 | 756.96 ft | -0.05 ft |
| 2026-10-28 | 757.01 ft | -0.10 ft |
| 2026-10-27 | 757.11 ft | -0.16 ft |
| 2026-10-26 | 757.27 ft | -0.11 ft |
| 2026-10-25 | 757.38 ft | -0.12 ft |
| 2026-10-24 | 757.50 ft | -0.11 ft |
| 2026-10-23 | 757.61 ft | -0.13 ft |
| 2026-10-22 | 757.74 ft | -0.14 ft |
| 2026-10-21 | 757.88 ft | -0.07 ft |
| 2026-10-20 | 757.95 ft | -0.17 ft |
| 2026-10-19 | 758.12 ft | -0.07 ft |
| 2026-10-18 | 758.19 ft | -0.14 ft |
| 2026-10-17 | 758.33 ft | -0.23 ft |
| 2026-10-16 | 758.56 ft | -0.20 ft |
| 2026-10-15 | 758.76 ft | -0.41 ft |
| 2026-10-14 | 759.17 ft | -0.17 ft |
| 2026-10-13 | 759.34 ft | +0.11 ft |
| 2026-10-12 | 759.23 ft | +0.94 ft |
| 2026-10-11 | 758.29 ft | +0.53 ft |
| 2026-10-10 | 757.76 ft | +0.30 ft |
| 2026-10-09 | 757.46 ft | +0.06 ft |
| 2026-10-08 | 757.40 ft | +0.03 ft |
| 2026-10-07 | 757.37 ft | 0.00 ft |
| 2026-10-06 | 757.37 ft | -0.02 ft |
| 2026-10-05 | 757.39 ft |