Lake Townsend water level · NC
Wind forecast, gusts, and lake elevation for small-craft sailing at Lake Townsend (Lake Townsend At Dam Sr2525).
USGS gauge 0209430500 is not reporting right now, so there is no current level to show. Any recent history the gauge has published still appears in the chart below.
No current gauge data
USGS gauge 0209430500 has no readings in the last 14 days — it may be seasonal, temporarily offline, or permanently discontinued. Wind forecasts and everything else for Lake Townsend are unaffected.
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USGS 0209430500
716ft
Gage height
36.1890°, -79.7317°
Lake Townsend At Dam Sr2525
Lake elevation history
Lake or reservoir elevation · USGS gauge 0209430500
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
- 36.1890°, -79.7317°
- Gauge datum
- 716 ft
- USGS gauge
- 0209430500
- 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. Southeast lake wind is often a thermal: light mornings building to a steady breeze by mid-afternoon, with squall lines ahead of cold fronts in the cooler months. Pop-up thunderstorms are the main hazard from June through September.
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