Name: Robert S. Kerr Reservoir water-level time series
Creator: Lakebrief

Question 1

What is the current water level at Robert S. Kerr Reservoir?

Accepted Answer

Robert S. Kerr Reservoir's current water level is shown at the top of this page, sourced from NOAA NWPS station KERO2 and updated continuously. The 7-day trend, full-pool comparison, and a multi-year history chart are all on this page.

Question 2

What is the full pool elevation for Robert S. Kerr Reservoir?

Accepted Answer

Robert S. Kerr Reservoir has a full pool elevation of 460 ft (NGVD29). Surface area at full pool is 43,000 acres.

Question 3

How is Robert S. Kerr Reservoir's water level measured?

Accepted Answer

Water-surface elevation for Robert S. Kerr Reservoir is measured by NOAA NWPS station KERO2. Lakebrief polls the upstream feed continuously and renders the latest reading, recent trend, and multi-year context.

Question 4

What is the historical low water level for Robert S. Kerr Reservoir?

Accepted Answer

The lowest recorded modern elevation for Robert S. Kerr Reservoir is approximately 457 ft. The low-water advisory threshold for the dashboard is 458 ft.

Robert S. Kerr Reservoir water level