Major Flood
680 ft
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FLOOD STAGES
Know the flood categories.
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
670 ft
Minor Flood
665 ft
Action Stage
662 ft
What Floods at Each Level
675 ft
Some campgrounds on islands on the lake may be affected.
670 ft
Islands above and below the dam will become partially covered.
668 ft
Water will be at the bottom of the bridge on Conerross Creek at Highway S-184, Martin Creek at Highway S-65 and Seneca Creek at Highway S-210.
667.5 ft
Water will be at the bottom of the Highway SC71 bridge over 26 Mile Creek.
665 ft
Recreation areas near the lake such as Long Point, Ashbury, Singing Pines, South Carolina River, Boyles and 12 Mile will be closed. Camping areas such as Springfield, Oconee Point, Watsadler and Georgia River will likely be closed. Creeks that drain into the lake will be effected by backwater especially on Old Jewell Road. Floating faclilites on the lake and along the banks of the lake will begin to flood.
664.5 ft
Backwater affects on local streams will cause flooding of some low areas and roads such as dr johns road. Picnic areas, boat ramps, campgrounds and recreation areas near the lake shoreline will begin to flood.
663 ft
At this stage water starts to flood low spots in yards of homes along the lake and water starts to backup into local creeks that feed into the lake.
662 ft
Water management threshold, expect more frequent inflow forecasts.
660 ft
Normal full pool level
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
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Historic Crests
| Date | Stage | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 7, 1964 | 665.4 ft | — |
| Jan 5, 2016 | 664.83 ft | -9,999 cfs |
| Jul 9, 2013 | 664.79 ft | — |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Savannah River at Hartwell Dam?
The Savannah River at Hartwell Dam gauge is maintained by USGS (site 02187250) and reports water levels every 15 minutes. Visit this page to see the latest reading updated live, or download StormCast to get push alerts when levels rise.
What is flood stage for Savannah River at Hartwell Dam?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Savannah River at Hartwell Dam is 665 feet. Action stage begins at 662 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 670 feet, and major flooding at 680 feet.
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Where is the Savannah River at Hartwell Dam gauge located?
The gauge is located in Hart County, Georgia at coordinates 34.3573°N, 82.8224°W. USGS site number: 02187250. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: Observations courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey
- The above river forecast includes future rainfall. Forecast stages may be different if the rainfall does not occur.