What is the current water level at Badin Lake?

The current water level at Badin Lake is 536.71 ft (updated 4 hours ago). See the live chart and daily history on this page for trends.

How often is Badin Lake lake level data updated?

Readings are refreshed when NOAA National Water Prediction Service publishes new gauge data — typically daily for most reservoirs. The timestamp above the chart shows when the latest observation arrived on Lake Insights.

What is full pool for Badin Lake?

Full pool for Badin Lake is 541 ft — the normal conservation target when the reservoir is at its designed summer or operating pool.

How far above or below full pool is Badin Lake?

Badin Lake is currently −4.29 ft vs full pool relative to full pool on the latest gauge reading.

Badin Lake

North Carolina

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Current level

536.71ft

−4.29 ft vs full pool

Low

Water level is 3+ ft below full pool.

24h change

−0.02 ft

vs prior daily summary

Trend

Falling

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Current level

536.71ft

−4.29 ft vs full pool

Low

Water level is 3+ ft below full pool.

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Since last reading

−0.02 ft

Yesterday

Jul 8

537.05ft

7-day change

−1.05 ft

Net change vs. reading nearest 7 days ago

8 daily readings in the last 7 days · Hover for date and level

30-day change

−0.16 ft

Net change vs. reading nearest 30 days ago

29 daily readings in the last 30 days · Hover for date and level

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Lake level trend

Elevation (ft) Yadkin Project datum (541.1 ft = full pond) · Yadkin Project datum (541.1 ft = full pond)

Reference line uses full pool when that elevation is available for this lake.

Level breakdown

Full Pool: 541 ft
Current Level: 536.71 ft
Difference: -4.29 ft

DatumVertical reference for published pool and stage elevations at this lake (from the lake catalog).: Yadkin Project datum (541.1 ft = full pond)
Elevation reference: Yadkin Project datum (541.1 ft = full pond)
Source: NOAA National Water Prediction Service

Level breakdown & datum

Full Pool: 541 ft
Current Level: 536.71 ft
Difference: -4.29 ft

DatumVertical reference for published pool and stage elevations at this lake (from the lake catalog).: Yadkin Project datum (541.1 ft = full pond)
Elevation reference: Yadkin Project datum (541.1 ft = full pond)
Source: NOAA National Water Prediction Service

Level thresholds

Published elevations from lake operators when provided by the data service.

Flood stage542 ft
Full pool541 ft
Winter poolNot available

Level thresholds

Published elevations from lake operators when provided by the data service.

Flood stage542 ft
Full pool541 ft
Winter poolNot available

Watershed drought

Montgomery County, NC

Severe Drought

Stable

Severe drought conditions are present.

Severity

NoneExtreme

Official drought: 100% of watershed in official drought (D1+).

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7 & 30 day trends

7-day change

−1.05 ft

8 daily readings in the last 7 days · Hover for date and level

30-day change

−0.16 ft

29 daily readings in the last 30 days · Hover for date and level

Daily level summary

Jul 9, 2026
537.03 ft
-0.02 ft
Jul 8, 2026
537.05 ft
-0.02 ft
Jul 7, 2026
537.07 ft
-0.3 ft
Jul 6, 2026
537.37 ft
-0.35 ft
Jul 5, 2026
537.72 ft
-0.31 ft
Jul 4, 2026
538.03 ft
-0.21 ft
Jul 3, 2026
538.24 ft
+0.16 ft

Date	Level (ft)	Change (ft)
Jul 9, 2026	537.03	-0.02
Jul 8, 2026	537.05	-0.02
Jul 7, 2026	537.07	-0.3
Jul 6, 2026	537.37	-0.35
Jul 5, 2026	537.72	-0.31
Jul 4, 2026	538.03	-0.21
Jul 3, 2026	538.24	+0.16
Jul 2, 2026	538.08	+0.45
Jul 1, 2026	537.63	+0.4
Jun 30, 2026	537.23	+0.37
Jun 29, 2026	536.86	+0.05
Jun 28, 2026	536.81	+0.01
Jun 27, 2026	536.8	-0.03
Jun 26, 2026	536.83	-0.04

Badin Lake water level — common questions

What is the current water level at Badin Lake?: The current water level at Badin Lake is 536.71 ft (updated 4 hours ago). See the live chart and daily history on this page for trends.
How often is Badin Lake lake level data updated?: Readings are refreshed when NOAA National Water Prediction Service publishes new gauge data — typically daily for most reservoirs. The timestamp above the chart shows when the latest observation arrived on Lake Insights.
What is full pool for Badin Lake?: Full pool for Badin Lake is 541 ft — the normal conservation target when the reservoir is at its designed summer or operating pool.
How far above or below full pool is Badin Lake?: Badin Lake is currently −4.29 ft vs full pool relative to full pool on the latest gauge reading.

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