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Tag Archives: Hartwell Lake
The season of ‘nothing stays the same’
The Savannah River Basin continued to bolster the prevailing theme for 2020: Change is the new routine. April and May are normally the start of the drier season where our water managers must contend more sharply with increases in demand … Continue reading
Hartwell Lake closes Singing Pines boat ramp
SAVANNAH, Ga. – Corps of Engineers officials at Hartwell Lake have closed all access at Singing Pines Recreation Area, including the roadway leading to the boat ramp parking area, in response to repeated trespassing of the adjacent closed day-use area … Continue reading
Phased reopening begins at Thurmond and Hartwell
SAVANNAH, Ga. – Phased reopening of Army Corps of Engineers campgrounds and additional boat ramps at reservoirs along the Savannah River will take place May 15 and May 18. The gradual reopening will vary based on the ability to ensure … Continue reading
Can’t stop, won’t stop (the rain)
As the coronavirus brought the world to a halt the last two months, another force of nature refused to slow down: rainfall along the Savannah River Basin. The basin continued its above-average climb as spring began its full swing. With … Continue reading
Posted in coronavirus, Rainfall Update
Tagged Hartwell, Hartwell Lake, rainfall, Russell Lake
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Boat ramp rodeo
We’ve been fielding a lot of calls and direct messages regarding our boat ramps recently. Here’s the scoop – the current list is accurate as of Friday, April 3 at noon, HOWEVER, things can change rapidly.
Posted in Recreation
Tagged boat ramps, COVID19, Hartwell Lake, Russell Lake, Thurmond Lake
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Corps recreation areas closing nationwide
In order to mitigate the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Corps of Engineers is implementing restrictions on campsite and day-use area availability nationwide. The restrictions apply to Hartwell, Richard. B Russell and J. Strom Thurmond reservoir projects in the … Continue reading
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Tagged COVID-19, COVID19, Hartwell Lake, Richard B. Russell Lake, Savannah District, Savannah River Basin, Thurmond
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Ditch the rumors: No need to open spillway gates (yet)
Despite rising water level at Hartwell and Russell reservoirs, enough storage area remains to delay opening the spillway gates – rumors notwithstanding.
Rolling into 2020 like … a storm
If the first two weeks are any indication, 2020 is going to be a banner year for the Savannah River Basin.
Posted in Rainfall Update
Tagged drought level 1, Hartwell, Hartwell Lake, rainfall, Russell, Russell Lake, Thurmond, Thurmond Lake
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Demystifying DL1
Not normally known as wet month for the Savannah River Basin, November did its best to solidify its reputation as an underachiever. All three sub-basins fell short of their averages, with Hartwell registering 3.2 inches, nearly an inch and a … Continue reading
Permit fee increases suspended pending national review
SAVANNAH, Ga. – We are delaying the implementation of fee increases for shoreline permits in the South Atlantic region while Headquarters, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, conducts a national review of the shoreline management program fees. The South Atlantic region will … Continue reading