ENOREE RIVER

RIVER LEVELS
December 25, 2024


TOTAL RIVER DISCHARGE

Total streamflow across the Enoree River was last observed at 554 cfs, and is expected to yield approximately 1,099 acre-ft of water today; about 19% of normal. River levels are low and may signify a drought. Average streamflow for this time of year is 2,914 cfs, with recent peaks last observed on 2024-09-28 when daily discharge volume was observed at 29,030 cfs.

Maximum discharge along the river is currently at the Enoree River At Whitmire reporting a streamflow rate of 318 cfs. This is also the highest stage along the Enoree River, with a gauge stage of 15.64 ft at this location. This river is monitored from 3 different streamgauging stations along the Enoree River, the highest being situated at an altitude of 761 ft, the Enoree River At Pelham.

The Enoree River is a 95-mile-long river that runs through the upstate region of South Carolina. The river was named after the Native American tribe that once inhabited the area. The Enoree River has played a significant role in the history of the region, serving as a transportation route for goods and people during the early colonial period. It also played a role in the Revolutionary War, with several battles taking place near its banks.

The Enoree River basin supports a range of agricultural and recreational uses. The river provides water to several reservoirs, including Lake Greenwood, which supplies drinking water to the region. There are also several hydroelectric dams on the river, which generate electricity for the region. The Enoree River is a popular destination for fishing, boating, and camping, with several parks and recreational areas located along its banks.

Last Updated 2024-12-25
Discharge Volume 1,099 ACRE-FT
Streamflow 554.1 cfs
-3.0 cfs (-0.54%)
Percent of Normal 19.02%
Maximum 29,030.0 cfs
2024-09-28
Seasonal Avg 2,914 cfs

YEAR OVER YEAR DISCHARGE (CFS)

Streamflow Conditions
Streamgauge Streamflow Gauge Stage 24hr Change (%) % Normal Minimum (cfs) Maximum (cfs) Air Temp Elevation
Enoree River At Pelham
USGS 02160326
99 cfs 4.27 ft 0
Enoree River Near Woodruff
USGS 02160390
137 cfs 1.86 ft -2.14
Enoree River At Whitmire
USGS 02160700
318 cfs 15.64 ft 0
History of the River

The Enoree River is a tributary of the Broad River, 85 mi (137 km) long, in northwestern South Carolina in the United States. Via the Broad and Congaree Rivers, it is part of the watershed of the Santee River, which flows to the Atlantic Ocean.The Enoree rises in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains in Greenville County about 2 mi (3 km) northwest of the town of Travelers Rest, and flows generally southeastwardly across the Piedmont region, through or along the boundaries of Spartanburg, Laurens, Union and Newberry Counties, past the communities of Taylors and Whitmire and through the Sumter National Forest. It flows into the Broad River from the west in Newberry County, 15 mi (24 km) northeast of the town of Newberry.

       

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