Gaston Shoals Reservoir Above Blacksburg reservoir
Gaston Shoals Reservoir Above Blacksburg
Gaston Shoals Reservoir is a man-made lake located above Blacksburg, South Carolina. It was created in the early 1900s as a hydroelectric power source and later as a drinking water source. The lake is fed by several small creeks and streams, and its water is used for agricultural irrigation and recreational activities such as fishing and boating. The lake also serves as a source of drinking water for several nearby towns. The area experiences a humid subtropical climate, with hot summers and mild winters. The lake's hydrology is affected by the snowpack in the surrounding mountains, which provides a significant amount of surface flow during the spring and summer months. Overall, Gaston Shoals Reservoir is an important resource for the region, providing vital water and recreation opportunities.
Daily levels at Gaston Shoals Reservoir Above Blacksburg
Storage volume, pool elevation, and total release plotted from the operating agency's daily observations.
Gage height, ft
ft · code 00065
Plan around the weather
Same NOAA / yr.no feed Snoflo's iOS app uses. Watch the precipitation column on the meteogram -- rain on the basin upstream typically lifts inflow 24-72 hours later.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Gaston Shoals Reservoir Above Blacksburg -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Broad River Near Blacksburg | 504 cfs | → |
| Broad River Near Gaffney | 1,890 cfs | → |
| Broad River Near Boiling Springs | 433 cfs | → |
| Broad River Below Cherokee Falls | 770 cfs | → |
| Pacolet River Below Lake Blalock Near Cowpens | 88 cfs | → |
| Lawsons Fork Creek At Spartanburg Sc | 35 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Gaston Shoals Reservoir Above Blacksburg.
Boat launches
- First Broad River Trail Shelby
- John H. Moss Lake Recreation Park
- Lakeshore Drive Cleveland County
- Sandy Ford Road 1925, Chesnee
- Anchor Park
Campgrounds
- Shelby Mission Camp
- Garner Creek Backcountry Campsite
- Garner Creek
- John H. Moss Lake City Campground
- Hounds Gateway Campground
- Kings Mountain State Park
Fishing spots
- Johns Creek Lake
- Mountain Island Park Fishing Access
- Sedalia Lake
- Macedonia Lake
- Pittman Lake
- Benfield Creek
Track Gaston Shoals Reservoir Above Blacksburg in the Snoflo app
Save this reservoir as a favorite and set push alerts when storage crosses a threshold (e.g. "alert me at 80% of normal").
About Gaston Shoals Reservoir Above Blacksburg
Where does the data for Gaston Shoals Reservoir Above Blacksburg come from?
Daily storage, pool elevation, and release rates are sourced from USGS, USBR, and USACE monitoring stations. Weather forecast comes from NOAA / yr.no -- the same feed Snoflo's iOS app uses.
How often is the report updated?
Storage observations are updated daily by the operating agency. The 15-day weather forecast refreshes throughout the day. Snoflo caches and renders the most recent observation -- check the "as of" timestamp on the storage card.
What does the Hazard hazard rating mean?
The Corps of Engineers' hazard potential classification grades probable consequences if the dam fails: High = probable loss of human life; Significant = no probable loss of human life but possible economic loss / environmental damage; Low = no probable loss of human life, only minor economic / environmental losses. See the Dam Data Reference card above for the full definitions.
What's "% of normal"?
The current storage value compared to the historical average storage on this calendar day. 100% = right on average; values above 100% mean above-normal storage (wet year); values below mean below-normal (dry year or drought).
Can I get alerts when storage crosses a threshold?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this reservoir, set a threshold, and you'll get a push the moment conditions cross.
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