Lake Moultrie at Pinopolis Dam
Highest recorded crests
- 79.4 ft on Oct 8, 2016 (historic crest)
- 78.3 ft on Sep 21, 1989 (historic crest)
- 77.6 ft on Feb 8, 1995 (historic crest)
- 76.4 ft on Sep 12, 1949 (historic crest)
What the water does
National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.
| 74.0 ft | Normal operating level as defined by Santee Cooper. |
|---|---|
| 75.5 ft | Full pool level as defined by Santee Cooper. |
| 79.4 ft | Record level reached as a result of heavy rainfall associated with Hurricane Matthew which made landfall near McClellanville, SC as a Category 1 hurricane on October 8th, 2016. |
Forecast office: NWS North Charleston · River Forecast Center: Southeast River Forecast Center.
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Nearby stations and gauges
- Pimlico NOAA tide station · 10.6 mi
- Lake Moultrie near Russelville NWS gauge · 10.7 mi
- Old Rice Mill NOAA tide station · 12.1 mi
- Huger Creek near Huger NWS gauge · 13.1 mi
- Dupont NOAA tide station · 13.2 mi
- Cooper River near Goose Creek NWS gauge · 13.3 mi