NOTICE (6/5/2026) – NARROWS RESERVOIR ELEVATION
The primary factor affecting reservoir elevations is the ongoing drought across the Yadkin River basin. Much of the basin remains classified as being in Extreme Drought (D3) conditions. During periods when inflows to the Project are less than the minimum flow releases required downstream of Falls Dam, water stored in Project reservoirs must be utilized to meet those mandatory downstream flow requirements.
The Project’s FERC license requires Cube Yadkin to maintain minimum releases to support downstream environmental, water quality, and other resource needs. When drought conditions persist and inflows remain below required release levels, reservoir elevations may decline as stored water is used to satisfy these obligations. Current reservoir elevations remain within the operating ranges established by the FERC license.
The required minimum release from Falls Dam decreased on June 1, which may allow reservoir elevations to recover gradually as hydrologic conditions improve. However, future lake levels will continue to depend largely on rainfall and inflows to the Project.
There are currently no planned drawdowns of Narrows Reservoir. Cube Yadkin remains committed to balancing the various uses of the Project waters while meeting all FERC license requirements and protecting downstream resources.
NOTICE – NAVIGATIONAL AIDS
No marker, buoy, or navigational aid of any kind may be placed in the waters of North Carolina (including the Yadkin Project Reservoirs) without prior authorization from the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission, except when superseded by federal authority (see NCWRC link). To report violations of this law/rule and/or unsafe boating conditions, please contact the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission Law Enforcement Division 1-800-662-7137.
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Lake Elevation Data
Cube Carolinas recognizes the importance of keeping lake residents and recreational users updated about current lake conditions. The information on this web site is designed to provide as much detail as possible about current lake levels, including hourly lake level measurements and a daily forecast.
Lake levels will fluctuate on a daily and seasonal basis due to weather conditions and electricity generation. The information contained on this web site is designed to provide accurate and timely information regarding current lake levels; however, this information is subject to change.
Flow Data
Cube Yadkin monitors flows from the High Rock and Narrows developments in accordance with the FERC-approved Yadkin Project Flow and Reservoir Elevation Monitoring Plan. Discharge from each development is recorded every 6 minutes and is posted below:
Additional actual flow discharge data for the previous week is available at Yadkin Project System Flow.
Yadkin River Basin stream flow information is available from the following U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) stream gauges:
02111500 Reddies River at North Wilkesboro
02113850 Ararat River at Ararat
02116500 Yadkin River at Yadkin College
02118000 South Yadkin River Mocksville
02118500 Hunting Creek near Harmony
02120780 Second Creek near Barber
021211500 Abbotts Creek at Lexington
0212414900 Mallard Creek below Stony Creek