Heavy Rains Result in Spilling at Santee Dam on Lake Marion
Published Tuesday, January 26, 2010 10:05 AM
MONCKS CORNER, S.C. — Sunday’s heavy rain in the Upstate and throughout the Santee Cooper watershed is causing increased inflows to the Santee Cooper Lakes system, resulting in spilling operations on Lake Marion.
Utility officials expect to begin spilling today through six primary spillway gates at the Santee Dam, releasing a total of 10,000 cubic feet (or 75,000 gallons) of water per second into the Santee River. Spilling is expected to continue until further notice, and information is updated each business day at the lakes information line, 1-800-92LAKES.
Spilling is a normal part of Santee Cooper’s hydroelectric operations and can occur several times a year.
Santee Cooper is South Carolina’s state-owned electric and water utility, and the state’s largest power producer. The ultimate source of electricity for 2 million South Carolinians, Santee Cooper is dedicated to being the state’s leading resource for improving the quality of life for the people of South Carolina. For more information, visit www.santeecooper.com.
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