Lake Greenwood near Chappells water level
Lake, Lake Greenwood, South Carolina, United States
Right now
Normal for mid-October
Surface elevation
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What this means
The lake level at Lake Greenwood near Chappells reads 438.42 ft, about where it usually sits at this time of year.
The median for mid-October is 438.90 ft, based on 7 years of readings, so the lake level is 0.48 ft below typical. On the same day last year the reading was 438.75 ft, a difference of −0.33 ft.
It is still going down, by 0.52 ft over the past 24 hours. The 30-day range is 438.38 ft – 439.11 ft.
Many reservoirs reach their low point of the year in fall, before winter rain and snow start the refill.
Compared with 7 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Median for this date
- 438.90 ft0.48 ft below the median for this date
- Normal for this date
- 437.72 ft – 439.05 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (7 years of records)
- Same day last year
- 438.75 ft−0.33 ft
- Lowest and highest in 30 days
- 438.38 ft – 439.11 ft
- Lowest and highest in 12 months
- 434.51 ft – 439.51 ft
- Highest on record
- 440.13 ftSeptember 9, 2004
Boating and fishing at Lake Greenwood near Chappells
A lake in its usual range is what most ramps, docks and swimming areas are built for.
Conditions at the shore change with the level, so check with the agency that runs the lake before a trip.
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Greenwood Tailrace near ChappellsRiver gauge, Lake Greenwood Tailrace | 6.47 ft | Low | −0.08 ft | 0.4 mi |
| Saluda River at ChappellsRiver gauge, Saluda River | 2.02 ft | Low | −0.33 ft | 2.3 mi |
| Little River near SilverstreetRiver gauge, Little River | 2.90 ft | High | −0.25 ft | 8 mi |
| Little Saluda River near SaludaRiver gauge, Little Saluda River | 3.89 ft | Normal | 15 mi | |
| Bush River near ProsperityRiver gauge, Bush River | 2.52 ft | High | −0.25 ft | 17 mi |
| Reedy River near WaterlooRiver gauge, Reedy River | 4.17 ft | Below flood stage | −0.12 ft | 20 mi |
| Little River at LaurensRiver gauge, Little River | 2.19 ft | Below flood stage | −0.06 ft | 23 mi |
| Saluda River near Ware ShoalsRiver gauge, Saluda River | 2.99 ft | High | +0.38 ft | 24 mi |
Questions and answers
Is Lake Greenwood near Chappells higher than last year?
No, it is 0.33 ft lower than on the same day last year, when the reading was 438.75 ft.
How high and low has Lake Greenwood near Chappells been?
The highest reading on record is 440.13 ft (September 9, 2004).
How often is Lake Greenwood near Chappells updated?
Several times an hour. New readings from U.S. Geological Survey appear here as they arrive. Latest: Oct 16, 2026, 05:45 PM EDT.
What is the water level of Lake Greenwood near Chappells today?
On Oct 16, 2026, 05:45 PM EDT, the surface elevation was 438.42 ft. Down 0.52 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is Lake Greenwood near Chappells rising or falling?
Down 0.52 ft over the last 24 hours. Down 0.41 ft over the last 7 days.
Is the level of Lake Greenwood near Chappells normal?
Normal for mid-October. Compared with 7 years of daily readings for this time of year.
What is the highest water level ever recorded at Lake Greenwood near Chappells?
The highest level on record is 440.13 ft on September 9, 2004.
For specialists
Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
- Operator
- U.S. Geological Survey
- Station code
usgs:02166500(Agency page)- Coordinates
34.17278, -81.90347(WGS84)- Vertical datum
- NAVD88
- Update interval
- every 15 minutes
- Licence
- Public domain. Data: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), provisional data subject to revision
Published series
| Parameter | Last value | Time (UTC) | Quality |
|---|---|---|---|
Surface elevation elevation | 438.42 ft | 2026-10-16 21:45 | Provisional |
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U.S. Geological Survey: Lake Greenwood near Chappells (usgs:02166500). Accessed October 16, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/south-carolina/lake-greenwood-near-chappells
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Readings are provisional, can be delayed or wrong and are not a flood warning. Read the disclaimer