NINETYNINE ISLAND RESERVOIR BELOW CHEROKEE FALLS

Reservoir Levels Weather Hydrology

South-Carolina Reservoirs Upper Broad Watershed

Ninetynine Island Reservoir Below Cherokee Falls

RESERVOIR REPORT
September 21 2023

99 ft

+0.06% today
100% of Normal Normal

Water elevation of reservoir water surface above datum, ft levels at Ninetynine Island Reservoir Below Cherokee Falls are currently 99 ft, about 100% of normal. The average for this time of year is approximately 99.31ft. Maximum recorded Elevation of reservoir water surface above datum, ft since record keeping began in 2007 was 2022-12-28 when levels reached 109.5 ft. Lowest recorded Elevation of reservoir water surface above datum, ft was 2017-11-01 when levels receded to 94.73 ft. View historical levels.

Ninetynine Island Reservoir is a man-made lake located below Cherokee Falls in South Carolina. The reservoir was constructed in the early 1900s to provide hydroelectric power to the surrounding area. The hydrology of Ninetynine Island Reservoir is primarily fed by the Broad River, which flows into the lake from the north. The lake also receives water from several smaller tributaries, as well as from snowpack melt during the winter months. The lake serves as a water source for agricultural irrigation and recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The surrounding area is rich in history and culture, with several museums and historic sites in the vicinity. Overall, Ninetynine Island Reservoir is an important resource for the community, providing both economic and recreational benefits.

Geolocation -81.494, 35.031
Elevation 438.68 ft
Elevation Of Reservoir Water Surface Above Datum, Ft 24hr Change 0.06%
Percent of Normal 100%
Minimum 94.73 ft
2017-11-01
Maximum 109.5 ft
2022-12-28
Average 99 ft
AREA SURFACE FLOWS
Streamgauge Streamflow Stage
IRWIN CREEK NEAR CHARLOTTE 19 cfs 0.6 ft
LAKE GREENWOOD TAILRACE NR CHAPPELLS 616 cfs 6.6 ft
BUSH RIVER NR PROSPERITY 34 cfs 2.0 ft
TAGGART CREEK AT WEST BOULEVARD NR CHARLOTTE 1 cfs 1.3 ft
WAXHAW CREEK AT SR1103 NEAR JACKSON 1 cfs 1.6 ft
LTL SUGAR CR AT MEDICAL CENTER DR AT CHARLOTTE 7 cfs 1.8 ft
CATAWBA RIVER BELOW CATAWBA 1,370 cfs 5.5 ft

Historical Data

ELEVATION OF RESERVOIR WATER SURFACE ABOVE DATUM, FT

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