Tag Archives: J. Strom Thurmond Lake

Thurmond falls short; Hartwell picks up the tab

Posted on March 15, 2019 by U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Savannah District

Stop me if you’ve heard this one before: Three sub-basins walk into a bar … 

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Why Augusta’s river level shouldn’t determine Thurmond discharge

Posted on February 11, 2019 by U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Savannah District

(Editor’s Note: This post, written by Savannah District Deputy District Engineer Erik Blechinger, was published in the Augusta Chronicle Feb. 9.) Over the course of several public meetings and feedback on social media there appears to be misunderstanding over what … Continue reading →

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Sub-basins, start your engines

Posted on February 6, 2019 by U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Savannah District

The Savannah River Basin came out of the gates running for the first month in 2019. However, unlike many people, it kept its New Year’s resolutions and remained above average in January. Each of the sub-basins exceeded its average by … Continue reading →

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Looking back is looking up

Posted on January 18, 2019 by U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Savannah District

After toiling diligently for the past two plus years, it seems the Savannah River Basin has finally freed itself from the drought that began in 2016.

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It’s beginning to look a lot like … 2015

Posted on December 18, 2018 by U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Savannah District

If you’ve been following the weather lately (or in practical terms, have begrudgingly just stopped putting away your umbrella), you’ve noticed the uptick in precipitation in the past two months. While the rainy season for the Savannah River Basin is … Continue reading →

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Leaning into fall

Posted on November 13, 2018 by U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Savannah District

Despite having two hurricanes slash across the Southeast in as many months, the Savannah River Basin managed to collect only modest amounts of rain in September and October.

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Savannah District Commander: Our system is a magnificent design

Posted on September 14, 2018 by U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Savannah District

By Col. Daniel Hibner, Savannah District Commander We are always grateful for an opportunity to explain how we operate the dams and reservoirs on the Savannah River. The Augusta Chronicle editorial staff has given us one such opportunity based on … Continue reading →

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One soggy summer

Posted on August 8, 2018 by U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Savannah District

Every day as I pack up to go home I remind myself: This is not normal.

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Thurmond opens registration for National Public Lands Day

Posted on July 17, 2018 by U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Savannah District

SAVANNAH, Ga. – Thurmond Lake is seeking individual and group volunteers for its annual cleanup campaign on National Public Lands Day, Sept. 29, 2018.

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Getting by with a little help from last month

Posted on July 10, 2018 by U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Savannah District

Still on the mend from a two-year drought, the Savannah River Basin came roaring back in May, only to sputter out as the summer officially arrived.

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