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North Carolina
99.7% average fill
Measured
2
Volume stored
315 hm³
Measured capacity
316 hm³
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Reservoirs
Sorted by capacityStorage from official US gauges (USGS, USACE, Bureau of Reclamation, CDEC). Fill % uses design capacity from the National Inventory of Dams where available; a few sites without a match fall back to the 5-year maximum.
About reservoirs in North Carolina
As of July 30, 2026, the reservoirs we track across North Carolina that report live levels hold roughly 315 hm³ of water — about 99.7% of their combined capacity. Taken together, North Carolina's reservoirs are high.
None of the tracked reservoirs are currently at critically low levels. Jordan Dam is the fullest at 102.1%, while W. Kerr Scott Dam is the lowest at 87.3%.
Storage figures for North Carolina come from USGS · USACE · BOR · CDEC; the most recent reading is from July 30, 2026. Each reservoir below links to its own page with full history and seasonal context.
North Carolina at a glance
- Reservoirs tracked
- 2
- Average fill
- 99.7%
- Water stored
- 315 hm³
- Combined capacity
- 316 hm³
- Fullest
- Jordan Dam (102.1%)
- Lowest
- W. Kerr Scott Dam (87.3%)
- Last updated
- July 30, 2026
Frequently asked questions
How full are reservoirs in North Carolina right now?
As of July 30, 2026, the reservoirs tracked in North Carolina that report live levels are 99.7% full overall, holding about 315 hm³ of water.
How many reservoirs are there in North Carolina?
reservoirs.earth tracks 2 reservoirs in North Carolina, with a combined storage capacity of 316 hm³.
Which reservoir in North Carolina is the fullest?
Jordan Dam is currently the fullest reservoir in North Carolina, at 102.1% of capacity.
Which reservoir in North Carolina is the lowest?
W. Kerr Scott Dam is currently the lowest in North Carolina, at 87.3% of capacity.
Where does the reservoir data for North Carolina come from?
All storage figures for North Carolina come from USGS · USACE · BOR · CDEC, an official source, last updated July 30, 2026.