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SwedenWellesley Lake at Dam at Short Pump water level
Reservoir, Wellesley Lake, Virginia, United States
Right now
Latest reading
Water level
History
What this means
The latest lake level at Wellesley Lake at Dam at Short Pump is 2.65 ft. The agency publishes no normal range or warning level for this reservoir yet, so there is nothing to judge the number against.
The level has held steady over the past 24 hours. Over the past 30 days it has moved between 2.64 ft and 2.85 ft.
Over the past seven days the change adds up to +0.01 ft.
The agency publishes no normal range for this gauge yet, so we show the trend only. How to read levels
Swimming and boating at Wellesley Lake at Dam at Short Pump
Without a published normal range, the trend is the most useful thing here: a steady lake means few changes at the shore.
If you swim, pick a spot with an easy way out, and remember that drop-offs move as the level changes.
Weather at the gauge
Rain in the last 3 days: 0.33 in.
Forecast: Open-Meteo
Map
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James River and Kanawha Canal near RichmondCanal gauge, James River and Kanawha Canal | 162 cfs | Normal | ±0 | 6 mi |
| James River near RichmondRiver gauge, James River | 3.91 ft | Below flood stage | +0.06 ft | 7 mi |
| Fine Creek at Fine Creek MillsRiver gauge, Fine Creek | 5.1 cfs | Normal | +1.3 cfs | 11 mi |
| South Anna River near AshlandRiver gauge, South Anna River | 1.84 ft | Below flood stage | −0.08 ft | 11 mi |
| Little River near DoswellRiver gauge, Little River | 13.8 cfs | Normal | −2.6 cfs | 17 mi |
| North Anna River at Hart Corner near DoswellRiver gauge, North Anna River | 65.6 cfs | Normal | −5.8 cfs | 18 mi |
| Pamunkey River near HanoverRiver gauge, Pamunkey River | 162 cfs | Normal | −31.0 cfs | 18 mi |
| Appomattox River at MattoaxRiver gauge, Appomattox River | 7.24 ft | Below flood stage | −0.01 ft | 20 mi |
Questions and answers
What is the water level of Wellesley Lake at Dam at Short Pump today?
On Oct 20, 2026, 10:15 PM EDT, the water level was 2.65 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is Wellesley Lake at Dam at Short Pump rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours. Steady over the last 7 days.
Is the level of Wellesley Lake at Dam at Short Pump normal?
The agency publishes no normal range for this gauge yet, so we show the trend only.
How often is this data updated?
The U.S. Geological Survey publishes a new reading every 15 minutes. This page refreshes within minutes of each update.
Where does this data come from?
The values come directly from the U.S. Geological Survey, the official operator of this gauge, and are in the public domain. We do not estimate or model live values.
For specialists
Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
- Operator
- U.S. Geological Survey
- Station code
usgs:0203667630(Agency page)- Coordinates
37.64528, -77.62594(WGS84)- Vertical datum
- NAVD88
- Update interval
- every 15 minutes
- Licence
- Public domain. Data: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), provisional data subject to revision
Published series
| Parameter | Last value | Time (UTC) | Quality |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water level | 2.65 ft | 2026-10-21 02:15 | Provisional |
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How to cite
U.S. Geological Survey: Wellesley Lake at Dam at Short Pump (usgs:0203667630). Accessed October 21, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/virginia/wellesley-lake-at-dam-at-short-pump
How we check values
Each reading is stored as published. We hold back values that jump faster than physically plausible and show the measurement time with every value.
Readings are provisional, can be delayed or wrong and are not a flood warning. Read the disclaimer