Water level
438.13ft NAVD88
-0.18 ft in 7 daysOct 11Oct 18Oct 25
Sep 25Oct 10Oct 25
Reading from Oct 26, 2026.
Lake Greenwood was at 438.13 ft on October 26, falling 0.18 ft over the past week.
South CarolinaReservoir, 10,363 acres, Greenwood County
Lake Greenwood conditions today
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438.13ft
Down 0.18 ft this week
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Wind and gusts0 to 30+ ktScoreGood, caution, stay ashoreNightBest windowArrows point where the wind blows to.
Outlook. Monday: NE wind 0 to 5 kt, gusts to 10 kt, high near 71°F. Tuesday: NE wind 1 to 3 kt, gusts to 7 kt, high near 74°F.
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Lake facts
- Type
- Reservoir
- State
- South Carolina
- County
- Greenwood County
- Surface area
- 10,363 acres
- Elevation
- 440 ft
- USGS gauge
- 02166500, Lake Greenwood near Chappells, SC
- Coordinates
- 34.2288° N, 81.9778° W
Background reading: Lake Greenwood on Wikipedia
About Lake Greenwood
Lake Greenwood covers about 10,363 acres in Greenwood County, South Carolina and is classed as a reservoir. The water surface sits about 440 ft above sea level.
Water level on this page comes from USGS gauge 02166500 (Lake Greenwood near Chappells, SC), about 6 mi from the middle of the lake. Wind, gusts and rain come from the National Weather Service forecast grid that covers the water.
With this much open water, waves build quickly when the wind lines up with the long axis of the lake. Pick a launch on the upwind shore on breezy days and the ride home is easier. Reservoir levels move with releases and inflow, so ramps and beaches can change week to week. The water level page tracks that day by day.
The go or no-go calls above are a starting point, not a guarantee. Read how we score conditions, and always check local rules and posted warnings before you launch.
Lake Greenwood questions
Is it windy on Lake Greenwood today?
The National Weather Service forecast for the lake from October 26: Monday: NE wind 0 to 5 kt, gusts to 10 kt, high near 71°F. The panel at the top of this page refreshes the current wind, gusts and direction when you open it and turns them into a call for sailing, paddling, power boating and fishing.
What is the water level at Lake Greenwood right now?
Lake Greenwood was at 438.13 ft on October 26, falling 0.18 ft over the past week.
How big is Lake Greenwood?
Lake Greenwood covers about 10,363 acres (16 square miles) of surface water.
Nearby lakes
If Greenwood is blown out, these are the closest alternatives. Tap through for their conditions.
- Secession LakeNatural lake, 1,332 ac, South Carolina36 mi
- Parr Shoals ReservoirReservoir, 3,117 ac, South Carolina37 mi
- Monticello ReservoirReservoir, 6,659 ac, South Carolina37 mi
- Richard B Russell LakeReservoir, 24,607 ac, Georgia38 mi
- Lake MurrayReservoir, 48,761 ac, South Carolina39 mi
- J. Strom Thurmond LakeReservoir, 71,100 ac, Georgia41 mi