GASTON SHOALS RESERVOIR ABOVE BLACKSBURG

Reservoir Levels Weather Hydrology

Reservoir Levels

Gaston Shoals Reservoir Above Blacksburg

March 28 2024

95 ft

+0.24% today
98% of Normal Normal

Water gage height, ft levels at Gaston Shoals Reservoir Above Blacksburg are currently 95 ft, about 98% of normal. The average for this time of year is approximately 98.13ft. Maximum recorded Gage height, ft since record keeping began in 2007 was 2020-02-07 when levels reached 106.13 ft. Lowest recorded Gage height, ft was 2017-10-03 when levels receded to 87.88 ft. View historical levels.

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.

Geolocation -81.600, 35.139
Elevation 584.65 ft
Gage Height, Ft 24hr Change 0.24%
Percent of Normal 98%
Minimum 87.88 ft
2017-10-03
Maximum 106.13 ft
2020-02-07
Average 98 ft
Dam_Height 45
Hydraulic_Height 45
Drainage_Area 1300
Year_Completed 1917
Nid_Storage 2500
Structural_Height 45
Primary_Dam_Type Concrete
River_Or_Stream Broad River
Foundations Rock
Surface_Area 251
Hazard_Potential Low
Dam_Length 381
Nid_Height 45

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