PACOLET RIVER

River Levels Streamflow Hydrology
November 19, 2024

TOTAL DISCHARGE (CFS)

SUMMARY

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.

YEAR OVER YEAR DISCHARGE (CFS)

Streamflow Conditions
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
History of the River

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.

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