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Kerr Lake Water Level Today

Also known as Buggs Island Lake · John H. Kerr Reservoir

Daily level, distance to full pool and history for Kerr Lake, on the Roanoke River in Virginia.

Updated · Source: US Army Corps of EngineersUSACE Provisional

Water level Provisional

287.56ft

msl · 9:25 PM EST, Nov 7, 2026

  • 12.44 ftbelow full pool (300.0 ft)
  • −0.04 ftin 24 h−0.26 ft in 7 days−0.33 ft in 30 days
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  • Full pool
  • 1 yr ago

Is Kerr Lake full?

No. Kerr Lake is 12.44 ft below full pool (300.0 ft). It is 9.09 ft lower than a year ago (296.65 ft on Nov 7, 2025).

Kerr Lake level history

View data table
DateLevel (ft)% full
Nov 7, 2026287.56—
Nov 6, 2026287.60—
Nov 5, 2026287.63—
Nov 4, 2026287.72—
Nov 3, 2026287.77—
Nov 2, 2026287.82—
Nov 1, 2026287.86—
Oct 31, 2026287.82—
Oct 30, 2026287.83—
Oct 29, 2026287.87—
Oct 28, 2026287.91—
Oct 27, 2026287.95—
Oct 26, 2026287.99—
Oct 25, 2026288.01—
Oct 24, 2026288.04—
Oct 23, 2026288.06—
Oct 22, 2026288.10—
Oct 21, 2026288.10—
Oct 20, 2026288.13—
Oct 19, 2026288.18—
Oct 18, 2026288.26—
Oct 17, 2026288.29—
Oct 16, 2026288.23—
Oct 15, 2026288.19—
Oct 14, 2026288.12—
Oct 13, 2026287.89—
Oct 12, 2026287.77—
Oct 11, 2026287.78—
Oct 10, 2026287.78—
Oct 9, 2026287.81—
Oct 8, 2026287.89—
  • Kerr Lake level
  • Full pool 300.0 ft
  • Above full pool
Source: USACE · Daily averages since 2012

Kerr Lake on Nov 7 in past years

Kerr Lake water level on Nov 7 in past years
YearLevel (ft)vs todayvs full pool
2026today287.56—−12.44 ft
2025296.65+9.09−3.35 ft
2024297.66+10.10−2.34 ft
2023297.47+9.91−2.53 ft
2022297.63+10.07−2.37 ft
2021297.55+9.99−2.45 ft
2020301.09+13.53+1.09 ft
2019299.57+12.01−0.43 ft
2018301.44+13.88+1.44 ft
2017294.69+7.13−5.31 ft
2016298.43+10.87−1.57 ft

Today’s level is the lowest for Nov 7 in records going back to 2012.

Lake facts

Full pool (conservation pool)
300.0 ft msl
Top of flood pool
320.0 ft msl
Bottom of conservation pool
268.0 ft msl
Highest since 2012
315.23 ftMay 28, 2020
Lowest since 2012
−0.53 ftJul 6, 2019
Data since
May 8, 2012
Dam
John H. Kerr Damcompleted 1953
River
Roanoke River
Operated by
US Army Corps of Engineers, Wilmington District
Dam location
Mecklenburg County
Gauge location
36.5967, −78.2967

Dam, river and owner from the National Inventory of Dams (USACE). Records cover May 8, 2012 to today (daily averages).

Weather on the lake

  1. Tonight35°FLowNW 3 mphPartly Cloudy then Patchy Frost
  2. Sunday64°FHighLow 42°FW 1–5 mphPatchy Frost then Sunny
  3. Monday65°FHighLow 39°FW 3–10 mphSunny
  4. Tuesday68°FHighLow 43°FW 0–7 mphSunny
  5. Wednesday70°FHighLow 44°FNW 2 mphSunny
  6. Thursday65°FHighLow 41°FSE 1–6 mphPartly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers
  7. Friday57°FHighLow 33°FW 10–14 mphChance Rain Showers

Forecast: National Weather Service for the dam area (36.60, −78.30). Wind speeds are forecasts, not measurements.

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Quick answers

What is the full pool level of Kerr Lake?
300.0 ft above mean sea level, the top of its conservation pool. Above it, water is held in the flood pool (up to 320.0 ft) and released through John H. Kerr Dam when conditions downstream allow.
How much does Kerr Lake need to be full?
Kerr Lake needs 12.44 ft more water to reach full pool (300.0 ft), as of Nov 7, 2026.
Is Kerr Lake rising or falling?
It is falling: −0.26 ft in the last 7 days and −0.04 ft in 24 hours, to 287.56 ft on 9:25 PM EST, Nov 7, 2026 (US Army Corps of Engineers).
When was Kerr Lake last full?
It was last at or above full pool (300.0 ft) on May 3, 2026. On Nov 7, 2026 it was 12.44 ft below.
What is the highest level in our data?
Kerr Lake reached 315.23 ft on May 28, 2020. The lowest was −0.53 ft on Jul 6, 2019 (USACE data since 2012; older records are not in this data set).
How much has Kerr Lake changed in the last year?
In the last 12 months it ranged from 287.57 ft (Nov 7, 2026) to 300.82 ft (Apr 10, 2026), a swing of 13.25 ft.
How often is this page updated?
This page is updated several times a day with the latest reading from US Army Corps of Engineers. The last reading is from 9:25 PM EST, Nov 7, 2026.

Where this data comes from

Hourly pool elevation from the US Army Corps of Engineers (water.usace.army.mil). Recent readings are provisional and may be revised. Weather from the National Weather Service. Dam details from the National Inventory of Dams.

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