Coordinates36.0167, -78.7167
North CarolinaReservoir
Falls Lake
Falls Lake is a reservoir of some 12,355 acres on the Neuse River, in North Carolina. Management is in the hands of USACE Wilmington / NC State Parks. The latest reading is 247.82 ft, 3.7 ft below the 251.5 ft full pool.
Water level today: 247.82 ft · see the full record
Surface area12,355 acres
Full pool251.5 ft
RiverNeuse River
Managed byUSACE Wilmington / NC State Parks
Swimming beaches on Falls Lake
No named swimming beach is mapped yet for this lake. Access is through agency day-use areas and boat ramps listed below. We add beach pages only when we can confirm a name, coordinates and an operating agency.
Falls Lake on the map
Lake center, swimming spots and access points.
Weather and water temperature
Air temperature and wind from Open-Meteo. Water temperature only when the lake has a public sensor.
Weather data by Open-Meteo · water temperature from USGS
Water level today
Readings come from station 02087182 (FALLS LAKE ABOVE DAM NR FALLS, NC). Full pool is 251.5 ft. The top of the dam sits at 291.5 ft. The Corps of Engineers puts the top of the flood pool at 264.8 ft. The last value stored here, 247.82 ft, is from 2026-09-09. A low pool exposes stumps and mud in the shallow arms of the lake.
247.82 ft trend not available
About Falls Lake
Falls Lake sits at 36.0167, -78.7167. The Neuse River carries the outflow. The surface sits around 249 feet above sea level.
Readings come from station 02087182 (FALLS LAKE ABOVE DAM NR FALLS, NC). Full pool is 251.5 ft. The top of the dam sits at 291.5 ft. The Corps of Engineers puts the top of the flood pool at 264.8 ft. The last value stored here, 247.82 ft, is from 2026-09-09. A low pool exposes stumps and mud in the shallow arms of the lake.
Season dates vary by park; the operating agency publishes them each spring. The same station reports water temperature, last read at 85.8 °F. Check the operating agency for advisories before any water contact, especially for blue-green algae in late summer.
Nearby water includes Lake Crabtree (North Carolina, 13 mi), B. Everett Jordan Lake (North Carolina, 25 mi) and Harris Lake (North Carolina, 29 mi). In all, 29 lakes in North Carolina are covered here.
The shoreline of Falls Lake has 13 public recreation areas and 1 boat ramp in the datasets we read. Launch points include Canoe Launch.. Recreation areas nearby include Rollingview Sra, Hwy 50 Sra and HIGHWAY 50 OandM AREA. None is staffed by a lifeguard unless the managing agency posts one.
Recreation areas on Falls Lake
13 public recreation areas mapped around the lake by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Facilities vary by area; check the managing office for opening dates and fees.
Rollingview Sra Hwy 50 Sra HIGHWAY 50 OandM AREA Beaverdam Sandling Beach Ledge Rock Holly Point Shinleaf B.W. Wells Upper Barton Hickory Hill Bluejay Point County Park Eno River
Source: USACE Recreation Areas
Boat ramps and access points
Public launch points recorded around the lake. Low water can close shallow ramps, so check the level before hauling a trailer.
| Name | Operated by | Distance | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canoe Launch | Local Government Agency | 9.3 mi | source |
Ramp data: USACE Recreation Areas
Questions about Falls Lake
Is there a beach at Falls Lake?
No named swimming beach appears in the federal and state datasets this guide reads. Check the operating agency for day-use areas on the ground.
How big is Falls Lake?
About 12,355 acres.
What is the water temperature at Falls Lake?
The sensor last read 85.8 °F. The page refreshes it from the gauge when you load it.
What other lakes are near Falls Lake?
The closest in this guide is Lake Crabtree, about 13 miles away in North Carolina.
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Sources
Every figure on this page comes from one of these public sources.