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Reservoir levels at Carvins Cove and Spring Hollow are updated every morning.
The Carvins Cove Reservoir holds 6.42- billion gallons of water at full pond and Spring Hollow Reservoir holds 3.2-billion gallons of water at full pond. Based on current demand, these reservoirs store two-years worth of water.
Our reservoir levels and some helpful links are below.
News
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Boil Water Advisory - Limited Area
Boil Water Advisory for a limited number of customers on Denise Circle, Sourwood Street, and Wesvan Drive Roanoke
11/8/2025
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40 Years After - Remembering the Flood of 1985
11/5/2025 3:17:00 PM
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Dig with Care
Be safe. Call 811 before you dig.
8/29/2025 8:30:00 AM
Carvins Cove Reservoir
7.5 feet
below full pond
81.5% remains
November 17, 2025
Spring Hollow Reservoir
19.8 feet
below full pond
75.7% remains
November 17, 2025
Smith Mountain Lake water levels
Drought contingency plan for the Western Virginia Water Authority
U.S.Drought Monitor - Virginia Data
Current Carvins Cove Historic Water Levels
| Lowest Recorded Level (ft.) |
Avg. Level (ft.) | |||
| Month | 1988-1997 | 1999 (drought year) |
2002 (drought year) |
1987-current |
| January | -15.2 | -21.2 | -20.9 | -5.69 |
| February | -15.5 | -20.5 | -23.4 | -4.31 |
| March | -13.4 | -20.9 | -24.7 | -3.27 |
| April | -5.5 | -17.4 | -24.3 | -2.01 |
| May | -3.4 | -19.0 | -23.8 | -2.10 |
| June | -2.8 | -23.0 | -27.0 | -2.62 |
| July | -4.7 | -26.0 | -29.3 | -3.73 |
| August | -6.7 | -28.7 | -31.4 | -5.07 |
| September | -8.2 | -29.2 | -33.7 | -2.27 |
| October | -10.8 | -18.2 | -34.1* | -6.87 |
| November | -12.8 | -17.9 | -31.6 | -7.44 |
| December | -15.3 | -14.0 | -22.6 | -6.85 |
| -5.0 means 5.0 feet below spillway or the water level in Carvins Cove was 5.0 feet below the reservoir's maximum capacity | ||||
*lowest level ever recorded