Major Flood
105 ft
Current Water Level
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This is an NWS forecast point (LID: WATS1). Live data may be limited. View on NWS AHPS →
FLOOD STAGES
Know the flood categories.
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
102 ft
Minor Flood
100 ft
Action Stage
99 ft
What Floods at Each Level
105 ft
Roads and homes nearest the lake shore flood. Flooded roads isolate areas extending from the lake shore.
103 ft
Home owners on low lying property have to move belongings out of basements or from under raised houses. Boat launch on U.S. Highway 1 at the lake closed due to flood water.
102.5 ft
Roadways near Beaver Creek become flooded.
100.5 ft
Several yards and docks in low lying areas around Lake Wateree begin to flood.
100.4 ft
The piers on the Wildlife Road bridge over Singleton Creek become submerged.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 3, 1989 | 107 ft | — |
| Feb 8, 2020 | 106.04 ft | — |
| Sep 29, 2024 | 105.97 ft | — |
About This Gauge
NWS LID
WATS1
River
Wateree River
County
Kershaw, SC
Coordinates
34.3347°N, 80.7031°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Wateree River at Lake Wateree Dam?
The Wateree River at Lake Wateree Dam gauge is maintained by USGS 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 Wateree River at Lake Wateree Dam?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Wateree River at Lake Wateree Dam is 100 feet. Action stage begins at 99 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 102 feet, and major flooding at 105 feet.
How do I get alerts when Wateree River rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Wateree River at Lake Wateree Dam 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 Wateree River at Lake Wateree Dam gauge located?
The gauge is located in Kershaw County, South Carolina at coordinates 34.3347°N, 80.7031°W. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
- Gauge reading affected by reservoir operations.
- River forecasts for this location take into account past precipitation and the precipitation amounts expected approximately 48 hours into the future from the forecast issuance time.