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IMPORTANT NEWS!  Update 03-31-13    

Lake Oak Grove - Greenville SC

Lake Oak Grove is now dry.  The dam failed in April of 2012. All the water is now gone, but the picnic tables and parking lots are still accessible. There is no information available about when repairs to the dam will be completed.

Lake Levels Look Good for All South Carolina Lakes  

The lake levels have been updated for Spring 2013.  All the lakes are ready for lake recreation with no limitations. However, some of the lakes are a few feet below full pool, but are within normal limits for lake recreational activities.  However, you should use caution when boating on any lake below full pool elevation.   The lake level report for Spring 2013 has been posted below.     

Saluda Lake Landing Offers Breakfast

If you visit Saluda Lake this year, be sure to visit Saluda Lake Landing.  They now offer more food choices to their food menu which includes breakfast items.   This business is your one stop shop when visiting Saluda Lake located in Greenville South Carolina. 

Dredging Completed on Saluda Lake

The dredging operation on the upper end of Saluda Lake has now been completed. All dredging markers have been removed.   Visitors can now easily navigate the upper end of the lake without obstructions and shallow water.  Check with Frank the owner of Saluda Landing for more information concerning the navigable areas of the lake.   

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Shawn Fuller 11.5 pound Largemouth Bas Caught in  Lake Oolenoy 2011

Visitors can fish Lake Oolenoy from the dock at Table Rock State Park Visitors Center on located on Highway 11. There are two docks to fish from.  The dock at the visitors center is free, but you must pay $2 per person to fish the second dock located at the boat ramp.  This lake is an excellent choice for a family fishing trip with little cost.  

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Small Lakes Just Added to this Website

New! Lake Pinnacle - Table Rock State Park
Lake Prestwood - Hartsville SC
Lake Juniper - Cheraw State Park
Lake Cunningham – Greer SC
Lake Placid - Greenville SC
Lake HB Robinson - Hartsville SC

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South Carolina Lake Levels - SPRING 2013

All the of lake levels are down a little.  However, all the lakes are completely usable.   Lake Jocassee is the lake with the lowest lake level, but you can still launch a boat down to around 30 feet down.  

If you are boating on one of these lakes which have extremely low lake levels, then you should exercise extreme caution when navigating.  Stumps, standing timber, and rocks are boating hazards when the lake levels drop significantly.

Here are the approximate lake levels as of  March 27, 2013

Lake                   +/- feet   

HARTWELL             - 4.0   Good

RUSSELL                 FULL POOL  

THURMOND           -  6.3  Good

GREENWOOD        - 1.6  Good 

JOCASSEE              - 23.6   FAIR (boat ramps still useable)

WATEREE                - 2.2 Good

WYLIE                       - 1.9 Good

KEOWEE                  - 1.9   Good

MURRAY                   - 1.6   Good

MARION                    - 1.5    OK (some ramps closed - check for useable boat ramp)

MOULTRIE                 - 1.0  Good 

Smaller lakes in South Carolina usually stay within a couple of feet of full pool elevation most of the year.  No problems to report for the smaller lakes.

Please note:  All lake levels are reported in feet below or above the full pool elevation of each reservoir listed.  Sources:  US Army Corps of Engineers, Duke Energy, and SCDNR Lake Levels.   All data compiled from the websites of the sources sited.  

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