Jordan Lake Water Level Today

Also known as B. Everett Jordan Lake

Daily level, distance to full pool and history for Jordan Lake, on the Haw and New Hope rivers in North Carolina.

Updated · Source: USGS 02098197 Provisional

Water level Provisional

212.42ft

msl · 9:30 PM EST, Nov 7, 2026

  • 3.58 ftbelow full pool (216.0 ft)
  • −0.03 ftin 24 h−0.27 ft in 7 days−1.27 ft in 30 days
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  • Full pool
  • 1 yr ago

Is Jordan Lake full?

No. Jordan Lake is 3.58 ft below full pool (216.0 ft). It is 1.85 ft lower than a year ago (214.27 ft on Nov 7, 2025).

Jordan Lake level history

Full pool 216.0 ft
View data table
DateLevel (ft)% full
Nov 7, 2026212.42—
Nov 6, 2026212.39—
Nov 5, 2026212.35—
Nov 4, 2026212.41—
Nov 3, 2026212.48—
Nov 2, 2026212.55—
Nov 1, 2026212.62—
Oct 31, 2026212.69—
Oct 30, 2026212.74—
Oct 29, 2026212.81—
Oct 28, 2026212.88—
Oct 27, 2026212.92—
Oct 26, 2026212.98—
Oct 25, 2026213.06—
Oct 24, 2026213.14—
Oct 23, 2026213.20—
Oct 22, 2026213.26—
Oct 21, 2026213.34—
Oct 20, 2026213.40—
Oct 19, 2026213.47—
Oct 18, 2026213.55—
Oct 17, 2026213.60—
Oct 16, 2026213.57—
Oct 15, 2026213.62—
Oct 14, 2026213.65—
Oct 13, 2026213.64—
Oct 12, 2026213.61—
Oct 11, 2026213.56—
Oct 10, 2026213.59—
Oct 9, 2026213.64—
Oct 8, 2026213.69—
  • Jordan Lake level
  • Full pool 216.0 ft
  • Above full pool
Source: USGS · Daily averages since 2011

Jordan Lake on Nov 7 in past years

Jordan Lake water level on Nov 7 in past years
YearLevel (ft)vs todayvs full pool
2026today212.42—−3.58 ft
2025214.27+1.85−1.73 ft
2024215.69+3.27−0.31 ft
2018219.14+6.72+3.14 ft
2017212.52+0.10−3.48 ft
2016216.18+3.76+0.18 ft

Today’s level is the lowest for Nov 7 in records going back to 2011.

Lake facts

Full pool (conservation pool)
216.0 ft msl
Top of flood pool
240.0 ft msl
Bottom of conservation pool
202.0 ft msl
Highest since 2011
233.06 ftJan 2, 2016
Lowest since 2011
211.60 ftNov 21, 2023
Data since
Oct 1, 2011
Dam
B. Everett Jordan Damcompleted 1974
River
Haw and New Hope rivers
Dam location
Chatham County
Gauge location
35.6547, −79.0683

Dam, river and owner from the National Inventory of Dams (USACE). Records cover Oct 1, 2011 to today (daily averages).

Weather on the lake

  1. Tonight38°FLowN 3 mphMostly Cloudy
  2. Sunday65°FHighLow 40°FW 0–5 mphSunny
  3. Monday71°FHighLow 39°FNW 2–8 mphSunny
  4. Tuesday72°FHighLow 43°FNW 0–6 mphSunny
  5. Wednesday71°FHighLow 45°FW 1 mphMostly Sunny
  6. Thursday67°FHighLow 42°FSW 1–8 mphPartly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers
  7. Friday58°FHighLow 34°FW 10–15 mphSlight Chance Rain Showers

Forecast: National Weather Service for the dam area (35.65, −79.07). Wind speeds are forecasts, not measurements.

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Quick answers

What is the full pool level of Jordan Lake?
216.0 ft above mean sea level, the top of its conservation pool. Above it, water is held in the flood pool (up to 240.0 ft) and released through B. Everett Jordan Dam when conditions downstream allow.
How much does Jordan Lake need to be full?
Jordan Lake needs 3.58 ft more water to reach full pool (216.0 ft), as of Nov 7, 2026.
Is Jordan Lake rising or falling?
It is falling: −0.27 ft in the last 7 days and −0.03 ft in 24 hours, to 212.42 ft on 9:30 PM EST, Nov 7, 2026 (US Geological Survey).
When was Jordan Lake last full?
It was last at or above full pool (216.0 ft) on Aug 30, 2026. On Nov 7, 2026 it was 3.58 ft below.
What is the highest level in our data?
Jordan Lake reached 233.06 ft on Jan 2, 2016. The lowest was 211.60 ft on Nov 21, 2023 (USGS data since 2011; older records are not in this data set).
How much has Jordan Lake changed in the last year?
In the last 12 months it ranged from 212.35 ft (Nov 5, 2026) to 217.01 ft (Mar 18, 2026), a swing of 4.66 ft.
How often is this page updated?
This page is updated several times a day with the latest reading from US Geological Survey. The last reading is from 9:30 PM EST, Nov 7, 2026.

Where this data comes from

Reservoir gauge 02098197 of the US Geological Survey (waterdata.usgs.gov). Recent readings are provisional and may be revised. Weather from the National Weather Service. Dam details from the National Inventory of Dams.

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