Savannah River at Lake Hartwell
South Carolina — Water Level & Flood Stage
Located in Anderson County, South Carolina on the Savannah River. Live water level data from USGS gauge 02187010, 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
680 ft
Moderate Flood
670 ft
Minor Flood
665 ft
Action Stage
663 ft
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
What Floods at Each Level
680 ft
HOMES ON THE LAKE AND ON RIVERS THAT FEED INTO THE LAKE WILL BEGIN TO FLOOD.
675 ft
SOME CAMPGROUNDS ON ISLANDS ON THE LAKE MAY BE AFFECTED.
670 ft
ISLANDS ABOVE AND BELOW THE DAM WILL BECOME PARTIALLY COVERED.
665 ft
CREEKS THAT DRAIN INTO THE LAKE WILL BE EFFECTED BY BACKWATER. FLOATING FACLILITES ON THE LAKE AND ALONG THE BANKS OF THE LAKE WILL BEGIN TO FLOOD.
663 ft
AT THIS STAGE WATER STARTS TO FLOOD LOW AREAS ALONG THE SHORELINE AND LOCAL CREEKS START TO GET WATER BACKING UP INTO THEM.
660 ft
NORMAL FULL POOL ELEVATION. GAGE LOCATED NEAR BOAT LANDING IN RIVER FORKS RECREATION AREA.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 7, 1964 | 665.47 ft | — |
| Apr 7, 1964 | 665.47 ft | — |
| Jul 9, 2013 | 665.03 ft | — |
| Jul 9, 2013 | 665.03 ft | — |
| Jan 5, 2016 | 664.93 ft | -9,999 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
HWDS1
River
Savannah River
County
Anderson, SC
Coordinates
34.5083°N, 82.8553°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Savannah River at Lake Hartwell?
The Savannah River at Lake Hartwell gauge is maintained by USGS (site 02187010) 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 Lake Hartwell?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Savannah River at Lake Hartwell is 665 feet. Action stage begins at 663 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 670 feet, and major flooding at 680 feet.
How do I get alerts when Savannah River rises?
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Where is the Savannah River at Lake Hartwell gauge located?
The gauge is located in Anderson County, South Carolina at coordinates 34.5083°N, 82.8553°W. USGS site number: 02187010. 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