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Philpott Lake Water Level Today

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

Updated · Source: US Army Corps of EngineersUSACE Provisional

Water level Provisional

970.61ft

msl · 3:55 PM EST, Nov 8, 2026

  • 3.39 ftbelow full pool (974.0 ft)
  • −0.01 ftin 24 h+0.08 ft in 7 days+3.96 ft in 30 days
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  • Full pool
  • 1 yr ago

Is Philpott Lake full?

No. Philpott Lake is 3.39 ft below full pool (974.0 ft). It is 4.72 ft higher than a year ago (965.89 ft on Nov 8, 2025).

Philpott Lake level history

Full pool 974.0 ft
View data table
DateLevel (ft)% full
Nov 8, 2026970.61—
Nov 7, 2026970.62—
Nov 6, 2026970.61—
Nov 5, 2026970.57—
Nov 4, 2026970.53—
Nov 3, 2026970.52—
Nov 2, 2026970.53—
Nov 1, 2026970.53—
Oct 31, 2026970.54—
Oct 30, 2026970.55—
Oct 29, 2026970.55—
Oct 28, 2026970.58—
Oct 27, 2026970.63—
Oct 26, 2026970.68—
Oct 25, 2026970.69—
Oct 24, 2026970.71—
Oct 23, 2026970.71—
Oct 22, 2026970.67—
Oct 21, 2026970.61—
Oct 20, 2026970.57—
Oct 19, 2026970.59—
Oct 18, 2026970.61—
Oct 17, 2026970.63—
Oct 16, 2026970.61—
Oct 15, 2026970.59—
Oct 14, 2026970.55—
Oct 13, 2026970.48—
Oct 12, 2026970.25—
Oct 11, 2026968.67—
Oct 10, 2026966.63—
Oct 9, 2026966.65—
  • Philpott Lake level
  • Full pool 974.0 ft
  • Above full pool
Source: USACE · Daily averages since 2012

Philpott Lake on Nov 8 in past years

Philpott Lake water level on Nov 8 in past years
YearLevel (ft)vs todayvs full pool
2026today970.61—−3.39 ft
2025965.89−4.72−8.11 ft
2024971.88+1.27−2.12 ft
2023969.55−1.06−4.45 ft
2022968.08−2.53−5.92 ft
2021970.43−0.18−3.57 ft
2020973.55+2.94−0.45 ft
2019973.00+2.39−1.00 ft
2018974.04+3.43+0.04 ft
2017970.12−0.49−3.88 ft
2016971.85+1.24−2.15 ft

Today’s level is the highest for this date since 2024.

Lake facts

Full pool (conservation pool)
974.0 ft msl
Top of flood pool
985.0 ft msl
Bottom of conservation pool
920.0 ft msl
Highest since 2012
985.03 ftMay 22, 2020
Lowest since 2012
963.05 ftDec 24, 2012
Data since
May 8, 2012
Dam
Philpott Damcompleted 1953
River
Smith River
Operated by
US Army Corps of Engineers, Wilmington District
Dam location
Franklin County
Gauge location
36.7833, −80.0283

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. This Afternoon67°FHighLow 40°FSW 3 mphSunny
  2. Tonight40°FLowW 3 mphClear
  3. Monday66°FHighLow 36°FW 1–9 mphSunny
  4. Tuesday71°FHighLow 41°FW 1–5 mphSunny
  5. Wednesday70°FHighLow 44°FSW 2 mphSunny
  6. Thursday63°FHighLow 40°FW 0–8 mphChance Light Rain
  7. Friday51°FHighLow 33°FNW 12–16 mphChance Light Rain then Mostly Sunny

Forecast: National Weather Service for the dam area (36.78, −80.03). Wind speeds are forecasts, not measurements.

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Quick answers

What is the full pool level of Philpott Lake?
974.0 ft above mean sea level, the top of its conservation pool. Above it, water is held in the flood pool (up to 985.0 ft) and released through Philpott Dam when conditions downstream allow.
How much does Philpott Lake need to be full?
Philpott Lake needs 3.39 ft more water to reach full pool (974.0 ft), as of Nov 8, 2026.
Is Philpott Lake rising or falling?
It is rising: +0.08 ft in the last 7 days and −0.01 ft in 24 hours, to 970.61 ft on 3:55 PM EST, Nov 8, 2026 (US Army Corps of Engineers).
When was Philpott Lake last full?
It was last at or above full pool (974.0 ft) on Jun 3, 2026. On Nov 8, 2026 it was 3.39 ft below.
What is the highest level in our data?
Philpott Lake reached 985.03 ft on May 22, 2020. The lowest was 963.05 ft on Dec 24, 2012 (USACE data since 2012; older records are not in this data set).
How much has Philpott Lake changed in the last year?
In the last 12 months it ranged from 965.90 ft (Nov 11, 2025) to 974.22 ft (Apr 16, 2026), a swing of 8.32 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 3:55 PM EST, Nov 8, 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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