Shelbyville Tw water level — Illinois

Illinois · USACE · reading Jun 29, 2026, 1:00 PM (UTC+00:00)

Shelbyville Tw in Illinois was last measured at 541.54 ft (datum NAVD88), as of Jun 29, 2026, 1:00 PM (UTC+00:00) (USACE CWMS Data). Over its recent trend window the level has been rising (+2.4 ft). Figures are provisional readings for reference — not for navigation or safety decisions.

Current reading Shelbyville Tw · Illinois
Pool elevation
541.54 ft

Datum NAVD88. Datums vary by station (NGVD29 vs. NAVD88 differ by roughly half a foot to a foot) — never compare bare elevations across lakes without checking the datum.

% of conservation pool full
Not reported
Storage
Not reported
Recent trend
↑Rising

+2.4 ft over the trend window

Recent trend

The last ~74 days of readings at this station, downsampled for display.

541.5ft537.4ftApr 16 – Jun 29

Data: USGS Water Services (waterservices.usgs.gov) and USACE CWMS Data (cwms-data.usace.army.mil), retrieved 2026-07-14. Both public domain (a work of the U.S. Government, 17 U.S.C. §105).

Important — not for navigation or safety decisions

Water levels here are provisional readings for general reference only. Conditions vary and readings can be revised. Always confirm current conditions with the managing agency before making navigation, boating, or dam-safety decisions.

Source: USACE MVS/Shelbyville TW-Kaskaskia, retrieved Jul 14, 2026, 10:55 PM (UTC+00:00). Official page for this lake →

Nearby lakes

The six nearest published lakes by centroid distance (great-circle) — cross-state neighbors included.

Lakes nearest to Shelbyville Tw, with current level and distance.
Lake State Level Distance
Shelbyville Pool IL 610.21 ft 0 km
Shelbyville IL 551.76 ft 10 km
Cowden IL 508.46 ft 20 km
Allenville IL 619.62 ft 24 km
Cooks Mill IL 620.82 ft 37 km
Lovington IL 637.43 ft 37 km

Frequently asked questions

What is the current water level of Shelbyville Tw?
As of Jun 29, 2026, 1:00 PM (UTC+00:00), the pool elevation was 541.54 ft (datum NAVD88). See the trend chart above for the recent direction.
Is Shelbyville Tw full right now?
Its managing agency does not publish a %-of-conservation-pool-full figure for this lake, so we show the bare level rather than estimate one.
Where does this data come from?
From USACE MVS/Shelbyville TW-Kaskaskia, retrieved Jul 14, 2026, 10:55 PM (UTC+00:00). See the official link and the methodology page for the full source and update cadence.
Is this safe to use for boating or navigation?
No. Levels here are provisional readings for general reference only — not for navigation, dam-safety, or other safety decisions. Always confirm current conditions with the managing agency before making those calls.

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