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Water-Year Summary for Site 02087182
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The daily maximum and minimum water level values for groundwater wells after September 30, 2023 are no longer being displayed on NWISWeb. However, these values can be determined using the instantaneous values that are available through the "Time-Series: Current/Historical Observations" option in the available data dropdown box for the station.
Falls Lake is used for flood control, water supply, low-flow agumentation, and recreation. Temporary filling began May 1981 as water supply for city of Raleigh during drought conditions. Gates were closed on January 13, 1983 and normal pool elevation of 250.1 ft was recorded December 7, 1983. Total capacity of reservoir is 4,998,074,000 ft³ at elevation of 250.1 ft. Extremes for period of record provided by U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.
For the 2015 Water Year: Records good. For the 2016 Water Year: Records good.
For the 2017 Water Year: Records good.
For the 2015 Water Year: Records fair. For the 2016 Water Year: Records Good.