Author Archives: Kyle

  Rainfall in all three reservoir sub-basins exceeded normal in August. While no single event provided the basin with massive runoff, the steady and consistent small rain events kept the reservoirs at a relatively flat level. Leading the charge: Hartwell with observed rainfall and Russell with percentage. The Hartwell sub-basin took in 6.7 inches of … Continue reading »

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Hartwell Lake Office will open four of its larger recreation areas for archery and small game hunting during the regular 2016-2017 Georgia hunting season. These areas include: Paynes Creek Park, Hart County, GA. (399 acres) Hartwell Dam Quarry Area, Hart County, GA. (410 acres) New Prospect Park, Hart County, … Continue reading »

If the first three days in August are any indication, things could be looking up for the Savannah River Basin. Last month, on the other hand, the only reason to look up was in a fit of frustration. Russell’s take was especially bleak, netting only 2.2 inches compared to its 4.3 inch average. Hartwell and … Continue reading »