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South Carolina lake levels today

Lakeglance tracks 18 lakes and reservoirs in South Carolina: 16 reservoirs and 2 natural lakes. 10 of them have a live level gauge, so you can see today's water level next to the wind forecast.

The biggest on our list are Lake Marion (111,197 acres), Lake Moultrie (60,000 acres), Lake Murray (48,761 acres). Pick any lake below for live wind, gusts and a go or no-go call for sailing, paddling, power boating and fishing.

Water levels at gauged South Carolina lakes

Latest daily readings from USGS and Corps of Engineers gauges. 1 running above normal for the month, 2 below.

Current water levels for gauged lakes in South Carolina
LakeLevel (ft)7-day changevs normal
Lake Marion73.27+0.24-
Lake Moultrie73.07+0.42-
Lake Murray353.72-0.56-
Lake Hartwell648.33-0.65below normal
Lake Greenwood438.13-0.18-
Monticello Reservoir422.18-0.94-
Parr Shoals Reservoir263.88+1.74well above normal
Lake William C. Bowen814.77-0.04-
North Saluda Reservoir16.80-0.29well below normal
Lake Blalock709.93-0.02-

All 18 South Carolina lakes

South Carolina lakes questions

How many lakes in South Carolina does Lakeglance cover?

18. Each one has a conditions page with live National Weather Service wind and a 7-day wind forecast. 10 have a live level gauge, and 8 more show water levels from NASA's SWOT satellite.

What is the largest lake in South Carolina?

Of the lakes we track, Lake Marion is the largest at about 111,197 acres of surface water.

Which South Carolina lakes are low right now?

Compared with their normal level for this month, Lake Hartwell, North Saluda Reservoir are running below normal in our latest update.

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