Deep Creek Lake water level · MD

Wind forecast, gusts, and lake elevation for small-craft sailing at Deep Creek Lake (Deep Creek Lake Near Thayerville).

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Deep Creek Lake water level

Lake or reservoir elevation recorded at USGS gauge 03075871, refreshed every 15 minutes to 1 hour depending on the sensor.

Lake elevation

2,457.96ft

recorded Nov 4, 7:00 AM

24-hr change

−0.04ft

falling

7-day change

−0.11ft

falling

14-day range

2,457.96–2,458.10ft

lowest to highest

Water temp

56.5°F

USGS sensor

Recent daily readings

DateLevel (ft)Δ day
Nov 4●2,457.96↓ 0.02
Nov 32,457.98↓ 0.02
Nov 22,458.000
Nov 12,458.00↓ 0.01
Oct 312,458.010
Oct 302,458.01↓ 0.04
Oct 292,458.05↓ 0.02
Oct 282,458.07↓ 0.02
Oct 272,458.09↓ 0.01
Oct 262,458.10↑ 0.02
Oct 252,458.080
Oct 242,458.080
Oct 232,458.08↑ 0.01
Oct 222,458.07—

Readings fetched Nov 4, 8:04 AM; the chart above loads the latest data live from USGS.

Deep Creek Lake water level questions

What is the water level at Deep Creek Lake today?
2,457.96 ft, recorded Nov 4, 7:00 AM at USGS gauge 03075871. The chart above refreshes live from the same gauge.
Is Deep Creek Lake rising or falling?
falling — 0.11 ft over the last 7 days.
How does this compare to normal for Deep Creek Lake?
Over the last 14 days the gauge has ranged from 2,457.96 ft to 2,458.10 ft; today's reading sits near the bottom of that range.
Where does the water level data for Deep Creek Lake come from?
USGS gauge 03075871 (Deep Creek Lake Near Thayerville), which reports every 15 minutes to 1 hour. Readings are provisional until reviewed by the USGS.
What is the water temperature at Deep Creek Lake?
56.5°F at the latest gauge reading.

Lake elevation history

Lake or reservoir elevation · USGS gauge 03075871

Reading the chart. This gauge reports absolute lake surface elevation in feet above its datum (typically NGVD29 or NAVD88). Sustained drops of more than a foot can expose shallow launch ramps and shoal areas.

Water levels respond to dam operations, irrigation drawdown, snowmelt, and recent rainfall. For launch decisions, combine the trend here with the wind forecast — low water plus strong wind makes steep, tired ramps.

About this lake

Location
39.5112°, -79.2984°
USGS gauge
03075871
Water temp sensor
Yes

Water level data comes from the USGS gauge above; wind is modeled for the lake’s coordinates by Open-Meteo. Always confirm conditions locally before launching — shorelines, ramps, and trees can all change what you feel on the water. In the Northeast, the strongest lake wind usually arrives with cold fronts and the northwest flow behind them. Long, narrow lakes channel wind along their axis, and a sunny afternoon can double a light morning breeze on big water.

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