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Monticello Reservoir conditions today

Monticello Reservoir, South Carolina
Photo: Duane Burdick from Columbia, SC, CC BY 2.0

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Water level

422.18ft

Down 0.94 ft this week

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Wind and gusts0 to 30+ ktScoreGood, caution, stay ashoreNightBest windowArrows point where the wind blows to.

Outlook. Monday: NE wind 1 to 5 kt, gusts to 9 kt, high near 71°F. Tuesday: NE wind 1 to 3 kt, gusts to 6 kt, high near 74°F.

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Water level

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422.18ft NAVD88

-0.94 ft in 7 days
Sep 25Oct 10Oct 25

Reading from Oct 26, 2026.

Monticello Reservoir was at 422.18 ft on October 26, falling 0.94 ft over the past week.

Lake facts

Type
Reservoir
State
South Carolina
Surface area
6,659 acres
USGS gauge
02160900, Monticello Reservoir near Jenkinsville, SC
Coordinates
34.3053° N, 81.3281° W

Background reading: Monticello Reservoir on Wikipedia

About Monticello Reservoir

Set in South Carolina, Monticello Reservoir is a 6,659-acre reservoir.

We read the level from USGS gauge 02160900, listed as Monticello Reservoir near Jenkinsville, SC. Wind and weather come from the National Weather Service grid cell over the lake, so the numbers describe open water rather than the nearest airport.

It is big enough for a proper sail but small enough that waves rarely get serious. Gusts off the shoreline are usually the bigger story than wave height. Reservoir levels move with releases and inflow, so ramps and beaches can change week to week. The water level page tracks that day by day.

The go or no-go calls above are a starting point, not a guarantee. Read how we score conditions, and always check local rules and posted warnings before you launch.

Monticello Reservoir questions

Is it windy on Monticello Reservoir today?

The National Weather Service forecast for the lake from October 26: Monday: NE wind 1 to 5 kt, gusts to 9 kt, high near 71°F. The panel at the top of this page refreshes the current wind, gusts and direction when you open it and turns them into a call for sailing, paddling, power boating and fishing.

What is the water level at Monticello Reservoir right now?

Monticello Reservoir was at 422.18 ft on October 26, falling 0.94 ft over the past week.

How big is Monticello Reservoir?

Monticello Reservoir covers about 6,659 acres (10 square miles) of surface water.

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