Last Updated | 2024-11-19 |
Discharge Volume | 756 ACRE-FT |
Streamflow |
381.0 cfs
+42.0 cfs (+12.39%) |
Percent of Normal | 103.84% |
Maximum |
19,190.0 cfs
2024-01-10 |
Seasonal Avg | 367 cfs |
Total streamflow across the
Pacolet River
was last observed at
381
cfs, and is expected to yield approximately
756
acre-ft of water today; about 104%
of normal.
Average streamflow for this time of year is
367 cfs,
with recent peaks last observed
on
2024-01-10 when daily discharge volume was observed at
19,190 cfs.
Maximum discharge along the river is currently at the
Pacolet River Below Lake Blalock Near Cowpens
reporting a streamflow rate of 245 cfs.
However, the streamgauge with the highest stage along the river is the
Pacolet River Near Fingerville
with a gauge stage of 4.49 ft.
This river is monitored from 2 different streamgauging stations along the Pacolet River, the highest being situated at an altitude of 747 ft, the
Pacolet River Near Fingerville.
The Pacolet River is a 70-mile-long river that runs through the upstate of South Carolina and western North Carolina. It is a tributary of the Broad River and was once used for transportation of goods and hydropower. Today, the river is a popular spot for recreational activities such as fishing, kayaking, and hiking along its banks. There are several reservoirs and dams along the river, including Lake Bowen, Lake Blalock, and the Pacolet Dam, which provide hydroelectric power and water for irrigation. The river also has a rich agricultural history, with many farms and plantations located along its banks. The Pacolet River is an important natural resource for the region, providing both economic and recreational opportunities for local communities.
Streamgauge | Streamflow | Gauge Stage | 24hr Change (%) | % Normal | Minimum (cfs) | Maximum (cfs) | Air Temp | Elevation |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Pacolet River Near Fingerville
USGS 02155500 |
136 cfs | 4.49 ft | 1.49 | |||||
Pacolet River Below Lake Blalock Near Cowpens
USGS 021556525 |
245 cfs | 2.3 ft | 19.51 |
The Pacolet River is a tributary of the Broad River, about 50 miles (80 km) long, in northwestern South Carolina in the United States. One of its principal headwaters tributaries also drains a small portion of western North Carolina. Via the Broad and Congaree Rivers, it is part of the watershed of the Santee River, which flows to the Atlantic Ocean. The stream's name has also been spelled historically as "Pacolate River".
There is a Pacolet River in Polk County in Florida.