What is the current water level of Richland Lake?

As of Jul 14, 2026, 1:55 PM (UTC-04:00), the pool elevation was 300.33 ft (datum NAVD88), provisional and subject to revision. See the trend chart above for the recent direction.

Is Richland Lake 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 USGS site 0208726390, 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.

Richland Lake water level — North Carolina

North Carolina · USGS · reading Jul 14, 2026, 1:55 PM (UTC-04:00) Provisional

Richland Lake in North Carolina was last measured at 300.33 ft (datum NAVD88), as of Jul 14, 2026, 1:55 PM (UTC-04:00) (USGS Water Services). Over its recent trend window the level has been rising (+0.6 ft). This reading is provisional and subject to revision. Figures are provisional readings for reference — not for navigation or safety decisions.

Current reading Richland Lake · North Carolina

Pool elevation: 300.33 ft
% of conservation pool full: Not reported
Storage: Not reported
Recent trend: ↑Rising

Recent trend

The last ~90 days of readings at this station, downsampled for display.

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: USGS site 0208726390, 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 Richland Lake, with current level and distance.
Lake	State	Level	Distance
Lake Crabtree	NC	275.66 ft	5 km
Lake Lynn	NC	334.10 ft	6 km
Shelley Lake at Shelley Lake Park at Raleigh	NC	251.33 ft	7 km
Lake Johnson	NC	343.26 ft	8 km
Brier Creek Reservoir	NC	305.86 ft	9 km
Sorrells Grove Reservoir	NC	303.24 ft	10 km

Frequently asked questions

What is the current water level of Richland Lake?: As of Jul 14, 2026, 1:55 PM (UTC-04:00), the pool elevation was 300.33 ft (datum NAVD88), provisional and subject to revision. See the trend chart above for the recent direction.
Is Richland Lake 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 USGS site 0208726390, 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.

More in North Carolina

See every lake tracked in North Carolina, or read the methodology behind these figures.