Lake Moultrie Tailrace water level · SC
Wind forecast, gusts, and gage height for small-craft sailing at Lake Moultrie Tailrace (Lake Moultrie Tailrace Near Pinopolis).
Gage height recorded at USGS gauge 02172001, refreshed every 15 minutes to 1 hour depending on the sensor.
8.82ft
recorded Nov 4, 7:15 AM
−0.18ft
falling
−0.42ft
falling
8.17–10.43ft
lowest to highest
Recent daily readings
| Date | Level (ft) | Δ day |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 4● | 8.82 | ↓ 1.36 |
| Nov 3 | 10.18 | ↓ 0.25 |
| Nov 2 | 10.43 | ↑ 1.31 |
| Nov 1 | 9.12 | ↓ 0.22 |
| Oct 31 | 9.34 | ↓ 0.08 |
| Oct 30 | 9.42 | ↓ 0.39 |
| Oct 29 | 9.81 | ↑ 0.57 |
| Oct 28 | 9.24 | ↑ 0.15 |
| Oct 27 | 9.09 | ↓ 0.11 |
| Oct 26 | 9.20 | ↑ 1.03 |
| Oct 25 | 8.17 | ↓ 1.19 |
| Oct 24 | 9.36 | ↓ 0.17 |
| Oct 23 | 9.53 | ↑ 0.46 |
| Oct 22 | 9.07 | — |
Readings fetched Nov 4, 8:08 AM; the chart above loads the latest data live from USGS.
Lake Moultrie Tailrace water level questions
- What is the water level at Lake Moultrie Tailrace today?
- 8.82 ft, recorded Nov 4, 7:15 AM at USGS gauge 02172001. The chart above refreshes live from the same gauge.
- Is Lake Moultrie Tailrace rising or falling?
- falling — 0.42 ft over the last 7 days.
- How does this compare to normal for Lake Moultrie Tailrace?
- Over the last 14 days the gauge has ranged from 8.17 ft to 10.43 ft; today's reading sits near the bottom of that range.
- Where does the water level data for Lake Moultrie Tailrace come from?
- USGS gauge 02172001 (Lake Moultrie Tailrace Near Pinopolis), which reports every 15 minutes to 1 hour. Readings are provisional until reviewed by the USGS.
- What is the water temperature at Lake Moultrie Tailrace?
- This gauge has no live water-temperature sensor — the fishing tab shows a seasonal estimate based on air temperature.
Gage height history
Gage height · USGS gauge 02172001
Reading the chart. This gauge reports gage height — the depth of water above the sensor reference point, not absolute elevation. Trends matter more than the absolute number: a falling trend means shrinking launch depth.
Water levels respond to dam operations, irrigation drawdown, snowmelt, and recent rainfall. For launch decisions, combine the trend here with the wind forecast — low water plus strong wind makes steep, tired ramps.
About this lake
- Location
- 33.2443°, -79.9913°
- Gauge datum
- -1 ft
- USGS gauge
- 02172001
- Water temp sensor
- Yes
Water level data comes from the USGS gauge above; wind is modeled for the lake’s coordinates by Open-Meteo. Always confirm conditions locally before launching — shorelines, ramps, and trees can all change what you feel on the water. Southeast lake wind is often a thermal: light mornings building to a steady breeze by mid-afternoon, with squall lines ahead of cold fronts in the cooler months. Pop-up thunderstorms are the main hazard from June through September.
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