Philpott Reservoir at Philpott Dam near Philpott water level

Name: Philpott Reservoir at Philpott Dam near Philpott water level (U.S. Geological Survey)
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
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Reservoir, Philpott Reservoir, Virginia, United States

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Normal for late October

Surface elevation

970.60ft Steady over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 21, 2026, 05:40 AM EDT (33 min ago)

History

7 days 10 years

Surface elevation Normal range (10–90 %)

What this means

Nothing unusual at Philpott Reservoir at Philpott Dam near Philpott right now: the lake level of 970.60 ft is in the normal range for late October.

The median for late October is 970.54 ft, based on 17 years of readings, so the lake level is 0.06 ft above typical.

It has barely moved over the past 24 hours. Over the past 30 days it has moved between 970.56 ft and 970.65 ft.

Many reservoirs are drawn down through summer and fall; most of the refill comes later, with winter rain or spring snowmelt.

Compared with 17 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels

Key numbers

Median for this date: 970.54 ft0.06 ft above the median for this date
Normal for this date: 964.17 ft – 973.78 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (17 years of records)
Lowest and highest in 30 days: 970.56 ft – 970.65 ft

Swimming and boating at Philpott Reservoir at Philpott Dam near Philpott

At a normal level, ramps and marinas generally run as usual, and fishing tends to follow the season more than the water level.

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

No rain in the last 3 days.

21 Wed 68° 44° – Wind 7 mph

22 Thu 69° 45° – Wind 7 mph

23 Fri 66° 45° – Wind 6 mph

24 Sat 64° 41° – Wind 6 mph

25 Sun 64° 42° – Wind 7 mph

26 Mon 70° 42° – Wind 4 mph

27 Tue 72° 47° – Wind 3 mph

Forecast: Open-Meteo

Sunrise 07:34 AM Sunset 06:37 PM Daylight 11 hr, 3 min Waxing gibbous 76%

Map

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Smith River near PhilpottRiver gauge, Smith River	139 cfs	Normal	±0	0.2 mi
Smith River at BassettRiver gauge, Smith River	150 cfs	Low	+4.0 cfs	1.7 mi
Smith River at MartinsvilleRiver gauge, Smith River	1.78 ft	Below flood stage	−0.06 ft	12 mi
Smith River at Smith River Church near WoolwineRiver gauge, Smith River	2.36 ft	Below flood stage	−0.01 ft	12 mi
North Mayo River near SpencerRiver gauge, North Mayo River	1.39 ft	Below flood stage	−0.03 ft	15 mi
South Mayo River near NettleridgeRiver gauge, South Mayo River	3.23 ft	Below flood stage	−0.02 ft	16 mi
Mayo River near PriceRiver gauge, Mayo River	1.05 ft	Low	−0.02 ft	17 mi
Blackwater River near Rocky MountRiver gauge, Blackwater River	1.90 ft	Below flood stage	−0.03 ft	21 mi

Questions and answers

What is a normal level for Philpott Reservoir at Philpott Dam near Philpott in late October?

The median for late October is 970.54 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 964.17 ft and 973.78 ft, based on 17 years of records.

Is Philpott Reservoir at Philpott Dam near Philpott really 970.60 ft deep?

No. 970.60 ft is the height of the water surface above sea level (or the agency's vertical datum), not the depth of the water.

What is the water level of Philpott Reservoir at Philpott Dam near Philpott today?

On Oct 21, 2026, 05:40 AM EDT, the surface elevation was 970.60 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is Philpott Reservoir at Philpott Dam near Philpott rising or falling?

Steady over the last 24 hours. Steady over the last 7 days.

Is the level of Philpott Reservoir at Philpott Dam near Philpott normal?

Normal for late October. Compared with 17 years of daily readings for this time of year.

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.

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Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads

Operator: U.S. Geological Survey
Station code: usgs:02071900 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 36.78125, -80.02754 (WGS84)
Vertical datum: NGVD29
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
Surface elevation	970.60 ft	2026-10-21 09:40	Provisional

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U.S. Geological Survey: Philpott Reservoir at Philpott Dam near Philpott (usgs:02071900). Accessed October 21, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/virginia/philpott-reservoir-at-philpott-dam-near-philpott

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