Lake Murray water level — South Carolina

South Carolina · USGS · reading Jul 14, 2026, 1:45 PM (UTC-04:00) Provisional

Lake Murray in South Carolina was last measured at 355.74 ft (datum NAVD88), as of Jul 14, 2026, 1:45 PM (UTC-04:00) (USGS Water Services). Over its recent trend window the level has been falling (−0.5 ft). This reading is provisional and subject to revision. Figures are provisional readings for reference — not for navigation or safety decisions.

Current reading Lake Murray · South Carolina
Pool elevation
355.74 ft

Datum NAVD88. This reading is provisional and subject to revision. 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
↓Falling

−0.5 ft over the trend window

Recent trend

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

356.4ft354.1ftApr 15 – Jul 14

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 02168500, 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 Lake Murray, with current level and distance.
Lake State Level Distance
Monticello Reservoir SC 423.18 ft 29 km
Lake Greenwood SC 438.46 ft 64 km
Neal Shoals Reservoir SC 331.08 ft 71 km
Savannah River SC 185.68 ft 94 km
Ninetynine Island Reservoir SC 510.65 ft 112 km
Lake Marion SC 73.41 ft 118 km

Frequently asked questions

What is the current water level of Lake Murray?
As of Jul 14, 2026, 1:45 PM (UTC-04:00), the pool elevation was 355.74 ft (datum NAVD88), provisional and subject to revision. See the trend chart above for the recent direction.
Is Lake Murray 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 02168500, 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 South Carolina

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