Claytor Lake Water Level
Virginia · New River
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Water level history
About Claytor Lake
Claytor Lake is a reservoir on the New River in Virginia, operated by Appalachian Power. Its full summer pool sits at 1846 ft above sea level. Live water levels come from Appalachian Power's (AEP) hydro data and reflect the latest reported level.
Understanding Claytor Lake's water level
"Full pool" is the elevation Appalachian Power targets when Claytor Lake is completely filled — 1846 feet above sea level. Appalachian Power operates Claytor Lake for hydropower and keeps it close to this "full pond" target year-round, so day-to-day movement is typically just a foot or two rather than the deep seasonal drawdown of a flood-control lake.
Held for power generation, Claytor Lake normally stays within a narrow range all year. The biggest dips tend to come during scheduled maintenance drawdowns or extended dry spells rather than any fixed seasonal cycle.
This lake's feed reports the current reading rather than a long history, so the most useful comparison is today's level against full pool, shown at the top of the page. Check back over time to see how Claytor Lake is trending through the season.
Claytor Lake — frequently asked
What is the current water level of Claytor Lake?
The gauge at the top of this page shows Claytor Lake's current elevation in feet above sea level, updated from Appalachian Power's (AEP) hydro data.
What is full pool for Claytor Lake?
Claytor Lake's full summer pool is 1846 feet above sea level. Levels are typically drawn down below that in winter for flood storage.
Who manages Claytor Lake?
Claytor Lake is operated by Appalachian Power on the New River.
Where is Claytor Lake located?
Claytor Lake is in Virginia, on the New River.
Why is Claytor Lake low right now?
Reservoir levels fall during dry spells and seasonal drawdown — when Appalachian Power lowers the pool for flood storage, power, or water supply — and recover after rain and snowmelt. The history chart above shows the recent trend.
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