Saluda River at Lake Greenwood Dam
South Carolina — Water Level & Flood Stage

Located in Newberry County, South Carolina on the Saluda River. Live water level data from USGS gauge 02166500, updated every 15 minutes.

Current Water Level

Gage Height

Streamflow

Last Reading

Flood Stages

Action Stage

440 ft

Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.

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Historic Crests

Date	Stage	Flow
Sep 9, 2004	440.13 ft	—
Sep 9, 2004	440.13 ft	—
Sep 27, 2024	439.72 ft	—
Sep 27, 2024	439.72 ft	—

About This Gauge

USGS Site

02166500

NWS LID

CHPS1

River

Saluda River

County

Newberry, SC

Coordinates

34.1689°N, 81.9083°W

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the current water level of Saluda River at Lake Greenwood Dam?

The Saluda River at Lake Greenwood Dam gauge is maintained by USGS (site 02166500) 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 Saluda River at Lake Greenwood Dam?

This gauge has NWS-defined flood categories. Check the flood stages section above for current thresholds.

How do I get alerts when Saluda River rises?

Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Saluda River at Lake Greenwood Dam to your watchlist. StormCast will send a push notification to your phone whenever the water level crosses into a new NWS flood category — even when your screen is off.

Where is the Saluda River at Lake Greenwood Dam gauge located?

The gauge is located in Newberry County, South Carolina at coordinates 34.1689°N, 81.9083°W. USGS site number: 02166500. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.

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On This River

Upstream: Saluda River near WARE SHOALS Downstream: Saluda River at Chappells

More Resources

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Source & Notes

Data provided by: Observations courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey

Saluda River at Lake Greenwood DamSouth Carolina — Water Level & Flood Stage