Reservoir · North Carolina · United States · USACE CWMS
W. Kerr Scott Dam
87.3% full
Capacity
50.57 hm³
Volume stored
44 hm³
Coordinates
36.134°N, 81.227°W
Last updated
2026-07-30
Current fill
87.3%vs 7 days ago
+0.1%gaining
vs 1 year ago
-2.3%year-over-year
7-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: 2026-07-30.
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About W. Kerr Scott Dam
As of July 30, 2026, W. Kerr Scott Dam is filled to 87.3% of its total capacity, holding roughly 44 hm³ of water out of a maximum 51 hm³. At this level the reservoir is high.
Over the most recent week on record the fill level has held broadly steady (+0.1 pts), and it is 2.3 points below its level on the same date a year earlier.
Across the readings we hold for W. Kerr Scott Dam — 312 data points between July 31, 2021 and July 30, 2026 — the level has ranged from a low of 79.1% (July 8, 2026) to a high of 105.0% (August 18, 2021). On average the reservoir is fullest around August and at its lowest around July.
It is operated by USACE primarily for multiple purposes. It lies within the North Carolina basin at 36.134°N, 81.227°W.
Key facts
- Current fill level
- 87.3%
- Water stored
- 44 hm³
- Total capacity
- 51 hm³
- 7-day change
- ▲ 0.1 pts
- Year-on-year
- ▼ 2.3 pts
- Primary use
- Multipurpose
- River basin
- North Carolina
- Operator
- USACE
- Coordinates
- 36.134°N, 81.227°W
- Last updated
- July 30, 2026
Recent readings
| Date | Fill level | Volume (hm³) |
|---|---|---|
| 30 Jul 2026 | 87.3% | 44 |
| 29 Jul 2026 | 87.2% | 44 |
| 28 Jul 2026 | 86.8% | 44 |
| 27 Jul 2026 | 86.5% | 44 |
| 26 Jul 2026 | 85.8% | 43 |
| 25 Jul 2026 | 85.2% | 43 |
| 24 Jul 2026 | 84.6% | 43 |
| 23 Jul 2026 | 83.4% | 42 |
| 22 Jul 2026 | 82.2% | 42 |
| 21 Jul 2026 | 81.7% | 41 |
| 20 Jul 2026 | 81.4% | 41 |
| 19 Jul 2026 | 81.6% | 41 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the current water level of W. Kerr Scott Dam?
As of July 30, 2026, W. Kerr Scott Dam is at 87.3% of its capacity, holding approximately 44 hm³ of water, according to USACE CWMS (US Army Corps of Engineers) data.
Is W. Kerr Scott Dam reservoir full?
No. As of July 30, 2026, W. Kerr Scott Dam is high at 87.3% of its capacity, so it is not full.
Is the water level at W. Kerr Scott Dam rising or falling?
The level at W. Kerr Scott Dam has been broadly stable over the latest week on record (+0.1 points).
How much water can W. Kerr Scott Dam hold?
W. Kerr Scott Dam has a total capacity of 51 hm³.
Where is W. Kerr Scott Dam reservoir located?
W. Kerr Scott Dam is located in North Carolina, United States, within the North Carolina basin (coordinates 36.134°N, 81.227°W).
What is W. Kerr Scott Dam used for?
W. Kerr Scott Dam is used primarily for multiple purposes, and is managed by USACE.