Butler Creek Reservoir At Fort Gordon

RESERVOIR REPORT

27 ft

Water elevation of reservoir water surface above datum, ft levels at Butler Creek Reservoir At Fort Gordon are currently 27 ft, about 101% of normal. The average for this time of year is approximately 27.17ft. Maximum recorded Elevation of reservoir water surface above datum, ft since record keeping began in 2007 was 2019-08-31 when levels reached 45.89 ft. Lowest recorded Elevation of reservoir water surface above datum, ft was 2022-07-27 when levels receded to 24.37 ft. View historical levels.

Butler Creek Reservoir is a man-made lake located in Fort Gordon, GA. The reservoir was built in 1956 by the US Army Corps of Engineers for flood control and as a source of water for the military base. The reservoir covers an area of 200 acres and has a maximum depth of 60 feet. It is fed by Butler Creek, a small stream that flows into the lake.

Butler Creek Reservoir is also an important source of water for the surrounding communities, including Augusta and Richmond County. The reservoir's water level is maintained by surface flows from Butler Creek and the nearby Rocky Creek, as well as snowpack from the surrounding mountains.

The reservoir is used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. It is also used for agriculture, particularly for irrigation of crops and for livestock watering. The reservoir has been stocked with a variety of fish species, including largemouth bass, bluegill, crappie, and catfish, making it a popular destination for anglers.