Lake James Water Level

WATER LEVEL

98.21

Feet Datum

Tuesday, July 8, 2025
12:00:00 AM
Level is 98.21 feet
above full pool of 0.00

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Level Base: Datum (1100 feet)
Datum: 1,100.00 feet MSL

Change Since Yesterday:

0.01 Feet
Level Controlled by:
Dam Name: Paddys Creek Dam (DUKE POWER COMPANY)
Catawba Dam (DUKE POWER COMPANY)
Linville (DUKE POWER)
Catawba (DUKE ENERGY CAROLINAS, LLC)

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U.S. Drought Monitor

NC Natural Resource Office

Drought Intensity:
	D0 - Abnormally Dry
	D1 - Moderate Drought
	D2 - Severe Drought
	D3 - Extreme Drought
	D4 - Exceptional Drought

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