North Saluda Reservoir water level · SC
Wind forecast, gusts, and gage height for small-craft sailing at North Saluda Reservoir (North Saluda Reservoir Near Tigerville).
Gage height recorded at USGS gauge 021623961, refreshed every 15 minutes to 1 hour depending on the sensor.
16.38ft
recorded Nov 4, 6:30 AM
−0.02ft
falling
−0.30ft
falling
16.37–16.95ft
lowest to highest
Recent daily readings
| Date | Level (ft) | Δ day |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 4● | 16.38 | ↑ 0.01 |
| Nov 3 | 16.37 | ↓ 0.04 |
| Nov 2 | 16.41 | ↓ 0.07 |
| Nov 1 | 16.48 | ↓ 0.03 |
| Oct 31 | 16.51 | ↓ 0.08 |
| Oct 30 | 16.59 | ↓ 0.05 |
| Oct 29 | 16.64 | ↓ 0.04 |
| Oct 28 | 16.68 | ↓ 0.07 |
| Oct 27 | 16.75 | ↓ 0.01 |
| Oct 26 | 16.76 | ↓ 0.06 |
| Oct 25 | 16.82 | ↓ 0.04 |
| Oct 24 | 16.86 | ↓ 0.03 |
| Oct 23 | 16.89 | ↓ 0.06 |
| Oct 22 | 16.95 | — |
Readings fetched Nov 4, 7:23 AM; the chart above loads the latest data live from USGS.
North Saluda Reservoir water level questions
- What is the water level at North Saluda Reservoir today?
- 16.38 ft, recorded Nov 4, 6:30 AM at USGS gauge 021623961. The chart above refreshes live from the same gauge.
- Is North Saluda Reservoir rising or falling?
- falling — 0.30 ft over the last 7 days.
- How does this compare to normal for North Saluda Reservoir?
- Over the last 14 days the gauge has ranged from 16.37 ft to 16.95 ft; today's reading sits near the bottom of that range.
- Where does the water level data for North Saluda Reservoir come from?
- USGS gauge 021623961 (North Saluda Reservoir Near Tigerville), which reports every 15 minutes to 1 hour. Readings are provisional until reviewed by the USGS.
- What is the water temperature at North Saluda Reservoir?
- 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 021623961
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
- 35.1417°, -82.4086°
- Gauge datum
- 1,200 ft
- USGS gauge
- 021623961
- Water temp sensor
- No
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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