Tag Archives: Richard B. Russell Lake

Flowers or not, April’s rain still welcome

Posted on May 3, 2019 by US Army Corps of Engineers Savannah District

The Savannah River Basin continued its march toward summer with stable, (mostly) above average rainfall in April. Hartwell kicked it up a notch, collecting a solid 6.2 inches compared to its 4.6-inch average. After running rainfall deficits for the past … Continue reading →

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Looking back is looking up

Posted on January 18, 2019 by US 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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Leaning into fall

Posted on November 13, 2018 by US 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 US 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 US 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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Getting by with a little help from last month

Posted on July 10, 2018 by US 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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April’s showers bring May’s … full pools

Posted on May 2, 2018 by US Army Corps of Engineers Savannah District

After a mediocre March, April’s showers emphatically raised the Savannah River Basin reservoirs back to full pool. As of today, Hartwell and Thurmond are hovering at full pool, while Russell is less than half a foot below. The last time … Continue reading →

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The great outdoors is calling

Posted on April 11, 2018 by US Army Corps of Engineers Savannah District

Although the temperatures have been capricious to say the least in the past few weeks, now is the time to get outside.

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Climatologists: Spring & summer could be warmer, drier than average

Posted on March 26, 2018 by US Army Corps of Engineers Savannah District

Experts from the Southeastern River Forecast Center released their Water Resources Outlook this week and it doesn’t exactly paint a rosy picture for the Savannah River Basin this summer.

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Year-end rainfall wrap-up

Posted on January 9, 2018 by US Army Corps of Engineers Savannah District

As 2017 came to a close, the Savannah River Basin seemed much like folks looking back at the year that was: It definitely has been worse, but still could have been better.

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