Santee Cooper
08/16/2025 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 08/16/2025 08:03
Santee Cooper Will Begin Controlled Spilling at Santee Dam
Santee Cooper Will Begin Controlled Spilling at Santee Dam
Posted August 16, 2025 | Media Contact
MONCKS CORNER, S.C. - Heavy rainfall in the Santee Cooper watershed, combined with upstream lake operations, has increased inflows into the Santee Cooper Lakes system. To manage lake levels and remain within the limits of our FERC operating license, Santee Cooper will begin controlled spilling operations at the Santee Dam on Lake Marion.
Santee Cooper anticipates that it will begin spill operations on Saturday, Aug. 16, 2025, at a flow rate of approximately 10,000 cubic feet per second (CFS) into the Santee River and will continue until further notice.
Santee Cooper's dams and dikes remain secure. Controlled spilling is a normal part of Santee Cooper's hydroelectric operations during periods of increased inflows. System Operations will continue to monitor rainfall projections and inflows and will provide updates as conditions change.
For the latest information, please visit www.santeecooper.com/lakes or call the lakes information line at 1-800-92LAKES.
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