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Parr Shoals Reservoir conditions today

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263.88ft

Up 1.74 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 75°F.

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Water level

263.88ft NGVD29

+1.74 ft in 7 days

2.51 ft above the October normal

Sep 25Oct 10Oct 25

Reading from Oct 26, 2026. Shaded band: range of October averages on record; dashed line is the typical level.

Parr Shoals Reservoir was at 263.88 ft on October 26, rising 1.74 ft over the past week. That is well above normal for October: the typical October level is 261.37 ft, so the lake is 2.51 ft above its usual mark.

Lake facts

Type
Reservoir
State
South Carolina
County
Newberry County
Surface area
3,117 acres
USGS gauge
02160990, Parr Shoals Reservoir at Parr, SC
Coordinates
34.2586° N, 81.3331° W

About Parr Shoals Reservoir

Parr Shoals Reservoir covers about 3,117 acres in Newberry County, South Carolina and is classed as a reservoir.

Water level on this page comes from USGS gauge 02160990 (Parr Shoals Reservoir at Parr, SC). Wind, gusts and rain come from the National Weather Service forecast grid that covers the water.

Mid-sized lakes like this one tend to have shifty, gusty wind near shore and steadier pressure in the middle, which is why gust spread matters as much as average speed. 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.

Parr Shoals Reservoir questions

Is it windy on Parr Shoals 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 Parr Shoals Reservoir right now?

Parr Shoals Reservoir was at 263.88 ft on October 26, rising 1.74 ft over the past week. That is well above normal for October: the typical October level is 261.37 ft, so the lake is 2.51 ft above its usual mark.

How big is Parr Shoals Reservoir?

Parr Shoals Reservoir covers about 3,117 acres (4.9 square miles) of surface water.

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