Lake Jocassee Water Level
South Carolina · Keowee River
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Water level history
About Lake Jocassee
Lake Jocassee is a reservoir on the Keowee River in South Carolina, operated by Duke Energy. It's known for exceptionally clear, deep, cold water fed by mountain rivers. Its full summer pool sits at 1110 ft above sea level. Live water levels come from Duke Energy and reflect the latest reported level.
Understanding Lake Jocassee's water level
"Full pool" is the elevation Duke Energy targets when Lake Jocassee is completely filled — 1110 feet above sea level. Duke Energy operates Lake Jocassee 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, Lake Jocassee 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 Lake Jocassee is trending through the season.
Lake Jocassee — frequently asked
What is the current water level of Lake Jocassee?
The gauge at the top of this page shows Lake Jocassee's current elevation in feet above sea level, updated from Duke Energy.
What is full pool for Lake Jocassee?
Lake Jocassee's full summer pool is 1110 feet above sea level. Levels are typically drawn down below that in winter for flood storage.
Who manages Lake Jocassee?
Lake Jocassee is operated by Duke Energy on the Keowee River.
Where is Lake Jocassee located?
Lake Jocassee is in South Carolina, on the Keowee River.
Why is Lake Jocassee low right now?
Reservoir levels fall during dry spells and seasonal drawdown — when Duke Energy lowers the pool for flood storage, power, or water supply — and recover after rain and snowmelt. The history chart above shows the recent trend.
Other lakes near Lake Jocassee
- Lake GreenwoodSC
- Lake HartwellGA/SC
- J. Strom Thurmond Lake (Clarks Hill)GA/SC
- Lake KeoweeSC
- Lake MarionSC
- Lake MoultrieSC
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