As spring approaches lake Hartwell's water levels are looking more and more promising thanks to some much needed rain and snow this winter. Now the lake is only about 8ft down which is a major improvement from seven months ago.

Why is there more water in the lake now you ask? We can thank lake Thurmond for the increase in water at Hartwell. You ask "how can that be Thurmond is below Hartwell?" The water from Lake Thurmond was not being released because it had reached it's maximum campacity for water release. The the snow and sping rains came and lake Thurmond had entirely to much water. So at this time most of the water being released downstream is from Thurmond which is allowing Hartwell to rise.

Also members of the 660 group have enlisted the help of Georgia congressmen Paul Broun from Athens GA to assist with helping to keep lake Hartwell full. Congressmen Broun met with Major General Temple of the Army Corps of Engineers Regarding Savannah River Basin Issues.

Broun said "I talked with both of them about management of the entire Savannah River basin," Mr. Broun said, adding he hopes a better plan can be devised that gives more consideration to human needs, rather than the needs of fish." from more information on the meeting click here.

Hopefully progress is being made so that the visitors, and residence of lake Hartwell will not live in fear of loosing lake levels again. subscribe to my blog.

 

Lake Hartwell Water, Out Flow Reduction
10/18/2008
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Report for the reduction of water from the Corp of Engineers for Lake Hartwell. http://www. sas. usace. army. mil/Sav%20River%20Drought%20EA%20and%20Appendices The Draft Report is out and it is good news - flow reduction has been recommended by… more
Lake Hartwell Real Estate Stats
10/10/2008
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Lake Hartwell Real Estate Market Many seller and buyers are wondering how Lake Hartwell property values are weathering the storm of the U. S. financial crisis and extreme drought conditions. This is a first for many veteran of the lake Hartwell… more
Lake Hartwell Lake Levels
08/28/2008
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A line of concerned home owners and business owners stretched out the door of Cateechee golf course on Friday at noon. All waiting to get into the ballroom to hear the U. S. Corp of Engineers speak about the water levels on Lake Hartwell. Sandy… more
Where is all the water going in Lake Hartwell?
08/18/2008
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I drove into the city of Hartwell the other day and looked out over the Trussle Bridge and noticed how low the water levels are. Lake Hartwell is approximately 13-14ft down. I stayed in town a few hours as I drove out of town back over the Bridge I… more
Lake Hartwell Real Estate Market Watch
07/20/2008
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Lake Hartwell Real Estate Market Watch A s we end the second quarter, lake property sales on Lake Hartwell We are seeing about the same activity as the first quarter. The Georgia side of the lake approximately five lake homes sold in the… more
Water Levels Lake Hartwell Real Estate
06/09/2008
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What is happening to the water level in Lake Hartwell That is a great question that I get from almost every buyer, seller, and looker. The answer is simple it all depends on how much rain we get this spring and summer. If the rain stops the… more
America Fears of Recession Led by Media Hype
04/30/2008
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America Fears of Recession Led by Media Hype As I turn on the television, check my email, or listen to the radio all I hear are the echo's of the media warning the end is near, "We're headed for a recession". Yes the housing market… more
Lake Hartwell Real Estate Watch
04/28/2008
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Lake property report. According to the Western Upstate MLS service the number of lake homes on the market in South Carolina is 157 this is between the price ranges of 250, 000-950, 000. The number of lake lots is 69. Other interesting facts GAMLS… more
 

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