Location & Surroundings
Saluda Dam is a dam in South Carolina, United States, at 82 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Irmo, 5 km to the northeast. The national capital Washington is about 655 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Columbia Metropolitan Airport, 15 km away.
Overview
Saluda Dam is dam in South Carolina, United States of America.
It is located in Lexington County, United States.
Established in 1927-00-00.
Also known as: Lake Murray Dam
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Basic Data
- Country United States
- Located in Lexington County
- Type dam (DAM)
- a barrier constructed across a stream to impound water
Geography
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Coordinates
34° 3' 12" N, 81° 13' 4" W
- Elevation 82 m (DEM: 71 m)
- Timezone America/New_York
- Time Shift GMT -5 (DST -4)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 9 p/km²
- Built-up 6.3%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Dollar (USD)
- Phone Prefix +1
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 12:35
- Sunrise 07:16
- Sunset 19:13
- Day length 11 h 56 min
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Weather in Saluda Dam
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Saluda Dam, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 16.6 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.7 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 15.8 to 30.9 C, max wind 2.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 596 W/m2.
Temperature
16.6 C
Wind
1.7 m/s N (4 deg)
Humidity
54 %
Pressure
1,015.3 hPa
Clouds
7 %
Precip
0.00 mm
Solar
0.0 W/m2
UV-B
n/a
| Hour | Temp (C) | Wind (m/s) | Dir (deg) | RH (%) | Pressure (hPa) | Precip (step/total mm) | Clouds (%) | Solar (W/m2) | UV-B (W/m2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NOW | 16.6 | 1.7 | 4 | 54 | 1,015.3 | - / 0.00 | 7 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 15.8 | 2.0 | 23 | 71 | 1,016.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 37 | 3.8 | n/a |
| 12h | 30.9 | 1.2 | 113 | 27 | 1,015.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 595.8 | n/a |
| 18h | 23.1 | 2.2 | 50 | 41 | 1,015.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 391.2 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 18.7 | 1.1 | 135 | 79 | 1,017.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 19.1 | 1.0 | 20 | 90 | 1,019.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 3.5 | n/a |
| 36h | 31.9 | 1.9 | 134 | 34 | 1,017.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 577.8 | n/a |
| 42h | 24.9 | 3.1 | 129 | 46 | 1,017.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 10 | 379.4 | n/a |
| Thursday | 19.5 | 2.3 | 175 | 87 | 1,019.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 96 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 19.4 | 0.6 | 72 | 88 | 1,020.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 3.4 | n/a |
| 60h | 31.9 | 2.5 | 122 | 32 | 1,018.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 576.1 | n/a |
| 66h | 26.9 | 3.2 | 162 | 54 | 1,018.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 90 | 367.9 | n/a |
| Friday | 20.9 | 2.3 | 174 | 91 | 1,019.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-29 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Saluda Dam?
Now 16.6 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.7 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 15.8 to 30.9 C, max wind 2.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 596 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
No measurable precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Saluda Dam today?
Sunrise around 07:16 and sunset around 19:13 (local time). Day length about 11h 57m.
What is the local time in Saluda Dam?
Local time is 12:35. Time zone: America/New_York (UTC-04:00).
What type of place is Saluda Dam?
Saluda Dam is a dam.
What is the elevation of Saluda Dam?
Elevation about 82 m. DEM 71 m.
Where is Saluda Dam located?
It is at 34.05320, -81.21788 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Saluda Dam in?
It is in United States.
Links
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