Reservoir · North Carolina · United States · USACE CWMS
Falls Dam
82.8% full
Capacity
141.53 hm³
Volume stored
117 hm³
Coordinates
35.942°N, 78.582°W
Last updated
2026-08-14
Current fill
82.8%vs 7 days ago
-1.3%losing
vs 1 year ago
N/A7-day trend
→stable
Data source: USACE CWMS — US Army Corps of Engineers — daily reservoir storage volume. Capacity is the design (normal full-pool) capacity from the US National Inventory of Dams (NID); fill % = current volume ÷ design capacity. Last reading: 2026-08-14.
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About Falls Dam
As of August 14, 2026, Falls Dam is filled to 82.8% of its total capacity, holding roughly 117 hm³ of water out of a maximum 142 hm³. At this level the reservoir is high.
Over the most recent week on record the fill level has held broadly steady (-1.3 pts).
Across the readings we hold for Falls Dam — 311 data points between August 15, 2021 and August 14, 2026 — the level has ranged from a low of 59.0% (July 4, 2026) to a high of 105.0% (August 15, 2021). On average the reservoir is fullest around February and at its lowest around June.
It is operated by USACE primarily for multiple purposes. It lies within the North Carolina basin at 35.942°N, 78.582°W.
Key facts
- Current fill level
- 82.8%
- Water stored
- 117 hm³
- Total capacity
- 142 hm³
- 7-day change
- ▼ 1.3 pts
- Primary use
- Multipurpose
- River basin
- North Carolina
- Operator
- USACE
- Coordinates
- 35.942°N, 78.582°W
- Last updated
- August 14, 2026
Recent readings
| Date | Fill level | Volume (hm³) |
|---|---|---|
| 14 Aug 2026 | 82.8% | 117 |
| 13 Aug 2026 | 83.0% | 117 |
| 12 Aug 2026 | 83.5% | 118 |
| 11 Aug 2026 | 84.0% | 119 |
| 10 Aug 2026 | 84.0% | 119 |
| 9 Aug 2026 | 84.1% | 119 |
| 8 Aug 2026 | 84.2% | 119 |
| 7 Aug 2026 | 84.1% | 119 |
| 6 Aug 2026 | 83.6% | 118 |
| 5 Aug 2026 | 83.4% | 118 |
| 4 Aug 2026 | 82.4% | 117 |
| 3 Aug 2026 | 82.5% | 117 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the current water level of Falls Dam?
As of August 14, 2026, Falls Dam is at 82.8% of its capacity, holding approximately 117 hm³ of water, according to USACE CWMS (US Army Corps of Engineers) data.
Is Falls Dam reservoir full?
No. As of August 14, 2026, Falls Dam is high at 82.8% of its capacity, so it is not full.
Is the water level at Falls Dam rising or falling?
The level at Falls Dam has been broadly stable over the latest week on record (-1.3 points).
How much water can Falls Dam hold?
Falls Dam has a total capacity of 142 hm³.
Where is Falls Dam reservoir located?
Falls Dam is located in North Carolina, United States, within the North Carolina basin (coordinates 35.942°N, 78.582°W).
What is Falls Dam used for?
Falls Dam is used primarily for multiple purposes, and is managed by USACE.