Richard B. Russell Dam Fishing Report
Based on live releases/levels and local weather.
Plan Richard B. Russell Dam (GA) trips with real-time outflow, lake elevation, and weather pulled from public USACE sensors near Calhoun Falls, SC. See species notes and where-to-fish access points.
Richard B. Russell Dam snapshot
Multi Purpose Dam and Reservoir Richard B. Russell Dam sits near Calhoun Falls, SC, GA and is monitored by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers SAS district. Coordinates: 34.0253°, -82.5940°. Also known as RICHARD B. RUSSELL DAM.
- Latest release
- 12,107 CFS
- Recorded 2026-08-03 18:00 UTC
- Latest lake level
- 473.51 ft
- Recorded 2026-08-03 18:00 UTC
Very high release: dangerous near outlets and below the dam. Avoid swift water and follow posted warnings.
Source: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers CWMS public feeds. See the Richard B. Russell Dam water level & flow charts for 7‑day history.