Middle Savannah

Watershed Hydrology

The Middle Savannah Watershed (HUC 03060106) covers an area of approximately 2,100 square miles in Georgia and South Carolina. The hydrology of the area is characterized by a combination of perennial and intermittent streams that drain into the Savannah River. The specific snowpack in the region is typically relatively low due to the area's Southerly location. Surface water in the watershed is primarily used for drinking water supply and irrigation. The primary reservoirs in the area's include the Thurmond and Hartwell Reservoirs which are utilized for power generation, recreation, and flood control. Interesting climatic facts and trends in the area include frequent thunderstorms during the summer months, and occasional winter storms that can cause significant ice accumulation. Additionally, the area has seen a trend towards increasing temperatures and decreasing precipitation in recent years.


Surface Flows

Middle Savannah Watershed

Snowpack Depths

Middle Savannah Watershed

Dams & Reservoirs

Middle Savannah Watershed

Groundwater Levels

Middle Savannah Watershed

Middle Savannah Rivers

Rivers of the Watershed