Russell Lake near Savannah River
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 477.0 ft; minor flooding begins at 485.0 ft; moderate flooding begins at 499.0 ft; major flooding begins at 505.0 ft.
| Action stage | 477.0 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 485.0 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 499.0 ft |
| Major flooding | 505.0 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 479.8 ft on Jan 17, 2016 (historic crest)
- 479.8 ft on Apr 14, 2003 (historic crest)
- 479.6 ft on Jul 10, 2013 (historic crest)
- 479.4 ft on Aug 22, 1994 (historic crest)
What the water does
National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.
| 4.2 ft | 4.28 INCHES IN ONE HOUR IS 1000 YEAR RETURN PERIOD RAINFALL. |
|---|---|
| 475.0 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. |
| 477.0 ft | WATER MANAGEMENT THRESHOLD, EXPECT MORE FREQUENT INFLOW FORECASTS. |
| 485.0 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. |
Forecast office: NWS Greer · River Forecast Center: Southeast River Forecast Center.
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