Broad River at Gaston Shoals Reservoir and Dam, 5 WNW Blacksburg
South Carolina — Water Level & Flood Stage
Located in Cherokee County, South Carolina on the Broad River. Live water level data from USGS gauge 02153051, updated every 15 minutes.
Current Water Level
Gage Height
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Streamflow
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Last Reading
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Flood Stages
Major Flood
110 ft
Moderate Flood
108 ft
Minor Flood
104.8 ft
Action Stage
102 ft
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
What Floods at Each Level
104.8 ft
ROAD TO DAM AND POWER HOUSE WILL BE FLOODED. BRIDGES DOWNSTREAM SUCH AS SC HWY 18, HWY 29 AND I-85 WILL LIKELY BE CLOSED. BACK WATER EFFECTS WILL BE LIKELY ON BUFFALO CREEK.
103.8 ft
AT THIS LEVEL THE POWER PLANT SUBSTATION ROAD WILL LIKELY BE FLOODED. BBGS1 GAGE DOWNSTREAM WILL MOST LIKELY BE READING AROUND 21 FT.
102 ft
MINOR DOWNSTREAM EFFECTS ARE POSSIBLE DUE TO HIGHWATER. WATER WILL APPROACH ROAD TO DAM AND POWER HOUSE. FLS NEEDED.
100 ft
FULL POOL.. 2685 CFS.. FLS @ 102
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
7-Day Water Level Chart
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Historic Crests
| Date | Stage | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 15, 1928 | 108.6 ft | — |
| Aug 15, 1928 | 108.6 ft | — |
| Sep 28, 2024 | 106.8 ft | — |
| Sep 28, 2024 | 106.8 ft | — |
| Feb 7, 2020 | 106.2 ft | — |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Broad River at Gaston Shoals Reservoir and Dam, 5 WNW Blacksburg?
The Broad River at Gaston Shoals Reservoir and Dam, 5 WNW Blacksburg gauge is maintained by USGS (site 02153051) 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 Broad River at Gaston Shoals Reservoir and Dam, 5 WNW Blacksburg?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Broad River at Gaston Shoals Reservoir and Dam, 5 WNW Blacksburg is 104.8 feet. Action stage begins at 102 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 108 feet, and major flooding at 110 feet.
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Where is the Broad River at Gaston Shoals Reservoir and Dam, 5 WNW Blacksburg gauge located?
The gauge is located in Cherokee County, South Carolina at coordinates 35.1376°N, 81.5979°W. USGS site number: 02153051. 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