Reservoir Report

Lake Moultrie Near Pinopolis reservoir

South-Carolina, USA USGS
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Current storage
6ft
% of normal
-19%
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Lake Moultrie Near Pinopolis
USGS · 02172001
6 ft
As of 2026-05-15
Seasonal avg
8
Record max
14
24h change
-25.0%
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Lake Moultrie Near Pinopolis -- None reservoir
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About this reservoir

Lake Moultrie Near Pinopolis

Lake Moultrie is a reservoir located near Pinopolis, South Carolina, and was created in the 1940s as part of the Santee Cooper hydroelectric project. The lake covers over 60,000 acres and is the third-largest freshwater lake in the state. It is fed by the Santee River and has a maximum depth of 75 feet. The lake is used for hydroelectric power generation, as well as fishing and boating. The tailrace below the lake provides additional recreational opportunities for fishing and wildlife viewing. The lake is also a popular destination for birdwatching, particularly during the winter months when migratory waterfowl visit the area. The area surrounding the lake is primarily agricultural, with crops such as cotton, soybeans, and corn grown in the surrounding fields.

StateNone
OperatorUSGS
Site ID02172001
Percent of normal-19%
Last updated2026-05-15
Records since2007
Storage trends

Daily levels at Lake Moultrie Near Pinopolis

Storage volume, pool elevation, and total release plotted from the operating agency's daily observations.

Gage height, ft

ft · code 00065

Detailed forecast

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.

Hourly detail

Next 5 days, hour by hour

Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.

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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.

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Long-term outlook

15-day temperature & precipitation

Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.

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Regional inflow

Nearby streamflow gauges

USGS streamgauges around Lake Moultrie Near Pinopolis -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.

Track Lake Moultrie Near Pinopolis in the Snoflo app

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FAQ

About Lake Moultrie Near Pinopolis

Where does the data for Lake Moultrie Near Pinopolis 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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