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Tag Archives: Lake Russell
2014 rainfall just shy of average, December ranks above average
Observed rainfall in the upper basin recorded deficits in 2014 for all three sub-basins with Hartwell’s deficit being most pronounced. However, for most of the year lake levels remained at or above average, making for a near-optimal year in water-related … Continue reading
Posted in Declaration/Projection, Rainfall Update, Water Management
Tagged 2014, 2014 rainfall, annual, December, December rainfall, El Nino, forecast, La Nina, Lake Hartwell, Lake Russell, Lake Thurmond, NOAA, precipitation, rain, rainfall update, Savannah District, Savannah River Basin, SRB, upper basin, US Army Corps of Engineers, US Army Corps of Engineers Savannah District, USACE, weather
Hartwell overcomes dry season with above average rainfall, Thurmond, Russell near average
October marks the traditional dry season for the Savannah River Basin reflected by typical lower precipitation recorded at Thurmond and Russell sub-basins compared to other months in the year.
Posted in Rainfall Update
Tagged dams, dry season, Lake Hartwell, Lake Russell, Lake Thurmond, NOAA, october, rainfall
Commander: An open letter on Savannah River Basin drought management
Editor’s Note: Since entering drought level 1 some stakeholders in the upper basin have written urging Savannah District leaders should take immediate and dramatic actions to preserve reservoir levels. Col. Thomas Tickner, the District Commander addresses these emails in this … Continue reading
Posted in Drought in the News, Drought Response, From the Commander, Water Management
Tagged Col Thomas Tickner, commander, drought level 1, drought response, Georgia, Lake Hartwell, Lake Russell, Lake Thurmond, Nature Conservancy, reservoirs, Savannah District, Savannah River Basin, South Carolina, US Army Corps of Engineers Savannah District, USACE, water management, water manual
New operating agreement advances collaborative management of SRB water resources
Representatives from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Southeastern Power Administration (SEPA), and Duke Energy signed a new operating agreement in Elberton, Georgia, Oct. 17 defining how water resources will be shared among the Duke Energy and Corps reservoirs … Continue reading
Posted in Drought Response, Flood Risk Management, Hydropower, Water Management, Water Quality/Water Supply
Tagged agreement, Bad Creek Reservoir, drought, Duke Energy, hydroelectricity, Keowee-Toxaway Project, Lake Hartwell, Lake Jocassee, Lake Keowee, Lake Russell, Lake Thurmond, Savannah River Basin, SEPA, Southeastern Power Administration, US Army Corps of Engineers Savannah District, USACE, water management
September rainfall ranks above average at Thurmond, Russell; below average at Hartwell
The final observed rainfall totals for September ranked above average at Thurmond and Russell sub basins, and below average at Hartwell sub basin. Throughout September, the National Weather Service recorded rainfall on 24 days at Thurmond, 23 days at Hartwell, … Continue reading
Posted in Rainfall Update
Tagged Lake Hartwell, Lake Russell, Lake Thurmond, NOAA, rainfall update, Savannah District, September, US Army Corps of Engineers, USACE