Dan River Water Level
Live gauge height for Dan River, measured at USGS station SOUTH FORK NEW RIVER NEAR JEFFERSON, NC (11.2 mi from the nearest mapped ramp).
Current gauge height
1.79 ft
Updated 12 min ago
vs. 30-day average
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Streamflow
150 cfs
Boat Ramps on Dan River (7)
- Milton Boating Access — Milton, North Carolina
- Dan River Access Boat Launch — Eden, North Carolina
- Leaksville Landing — Eden, North Carolina
- Dan River Game Lands Canoe/Kayak Launch — Wentworth township, North Carolina
- Draper Boat Landing — Eden, North Carolina
- Duke Energy — Eden, North Carolina
- Dan River Access — Poplar Bluff township, Missouri
- Duke Power Dam Portage — Eden, North Carolina
- Leaksville Landing Access — Eden, North Carolina
- Dan River Boat Ramp — South Boston, Virginia
Dan River Water Level FAQ
What is the water level of Dan River today?
The USGS gauge for Dan River (SOUTH FORK NEW RIVER NEAR JEFFERSON, NC) currently reads a gauge height of 1.79 feet. Readings update throughout the day from USGS instrumentation.
Is Dan River high or low right now?
Compare today's reading with the 30-day chart above — a reading near the top of the range means high water, near the bottom means low water.
Where can I launch a boat on Dan River?
BoatLaunchMap lists 7 boat ramps on Dan River, each with directions, ratings, and launch details.
Data: U.S. Geological Survey, station 03161000. Gauge height is measured relative to the station datum, not lake depth. Always verify conditions on site before launching.