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South CarolinaReservoir, 1,534 acres, Spartanburg County

Lake William C. Bowen conditions today

Lake William C. Bowen, South Carolina
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Water level

814.77ft

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Wind and gusts0 to 30+ ktScoreGood, caution, stay ashoreNightBest windowArrows point where the wind blows to.

Outlook. Monday: NNE wind 0 to 3 kt, gusts to 6 kt, high near 71°F. Tuesday: NE wind 2 to 4 kt, gusts to 7 kt, high near 74°F.

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Water level

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814.77ft NAVD88

-0.04 ft in 7 days
Sep 25Oct 10Oct 25

Reading from Oct 26, 2026.

Lake William C. Bowen was at 814.77 ft on October 26, holding steady over the past week (-0.04 ft).

Lake facts

Type
Reservoir
State
South Carolina
County
Spartanburg County
Surface area
1,534 acres
USGS gauge
02154950, Lake William C. Bowen near Fingerville, SC
Coordinates
35.1119° N, 82.0419° W

Background reading: Lake William C. Bowen on Wikipedia

About Lake William C. Bowen

Set in Spartanburg County, South Carolina, Lake William C. Bowen is a 1,534-acre reservoir.

Water level on this page comes from USGS gauge 02154950 (Lake William C. Bowen near Fingerville, SC). Wind, gusts and rain come from the National Weather Service forecast grid that covers the water.

Mid-sized lakes like this one tend to have shifty, gusty wind near shore and steadier pressure in the middle, which is why gust spread matters as much as average speed. Reservoir levels move with releases and inflow, so ramps and beaches can change week to week. The water level page tracks that day by day.

The go or no-go calls above are a starting point, not a guarantee. Read how we score conditions, and always check local rules and posted warnings before you launch.

Lake William C. Bowen questions

Is it windy on Lake William C. Bowen today?

The National Weather Service forecast for the lake from October 26: Monday: NNE wind 0 to 3 kt, gusts to 6 kt, high near 71°F. The panel at the top of this page refreshes the current wind, gusts and direction when you open it and turns them into a call for sailing, paddling, power boating and fishing.

What is the water level at Lake William C. Bowen right now?

Lake William C. Bowen was at 814.77 ft on October 26, holding steady over the past week (-0.04 ft).

How big is Lake William C. Bowen?

Lake William C. Bowen covers about 1,534 acres (2.4 square miles) of surface water.

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