Major Flood
505 ft
Current Water Level
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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
499 ft
Minor Flood
485 ft
Action Stage
477 ft
What Floods at Each Level
485 ft
AT THIS LEVEL CALHOUN FALLS STATE PARK AND DAY USE ROADS WILL BEGIN TO FLOOD. FYI...LIKELY WILL NEVER REACH THIS LEVEL. RECORD CREST IS 480 FT.
477 ft
WATER MANAGEMENT THRESHOLD, EXPECT MORE FREQUENT INFLOW FORECASTS.
475 ft
ALL BEACHES ON THE LAKE WILL BE CLOSED. POWER TO GAS DOCKS AND 80 OTHER SLIP DOCKS IN THE BEAVER DAM AREA WILL BE TURNED OFF. THE LOWEST WALKWAY AT THE FISHING PIER WILL BE CLOSED.
4.25 ft
4.28 INCHES IN ONE HOUR IS 1000 YEAR RETURN PERIOD RAINFALL.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 16, 2016 | 479.79 ft | — |
| Apr 13, 2003 | 479.75 ft | — |
| Jul 9, 2013 | 479.61 ft | — |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
RBDS1
River
Russell Lake
County
Abbeville, SC
Coordinates
34.1011°N, 82.6181°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Russell Lake near Savannah River?
The Russell Lake near Savannah River gauge is maintained by USGS (site 02188100) 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 Russell Lake near Savannah River?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Russell Lake near Savannah River is 485 feet. Action stage begins at 477 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 499 feet, and major flooding at 505 feet.
How do I get alerts when Russell Lake rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Russell Lake near Savannah River to your watchlist. StormCast will send a push notification to your phone whenever the water level crosses into a new NWS flood category.
Where is the Russell Lake near Savannah River gauge located?
The gauge is located in Abbeville County, South Carolina at coordinates 34.1011°N, 82.6181°W. USGS site number: 02188100. 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