Salkehatchie

Watershed Hydrology

The Salkehatchie Watershed (HUC 03050207) covers approximately 1,915 square miles in South Carolina and Georgia. The hydrology of the watershed is influenced by the Savannah River Basin, and it is characterized by a humid subtropical climate with hot summers and mild winters. The average annual precipitation in the watershed is around 48 inches, and snowfall is rare. Surface water in the watershed includes the Salkehatchie River and several tributaries, which provide habitat for a variety of aquatic species. The watershed also contains several reservoirs, including the New Savannah Bluff Lock and Dam and the J. Strom Thurmond Reservoir. Interesting climatic trends in the Salkehatchie Watershed include a long-term increase in annual precipitation and a shift towards more extreme weather events, such as flooding and droughts. This trend is consistent with global climate change projections. Additionally, the watershed is home to a diverse range of plant and animal species, including several rare and endangered species.


Surface Flows

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Snowpack Depths

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Dams & Reservoirs

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Groundwater Levels

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Salkehatchie Rivers

Rivers of the Watershed