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Bear Creek W/S Lake Number Three

Reservoir

Live flow only — judge the water in person

Use caution

Live flow only — judge the water in person: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.

  • Live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.
  • Flow is within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 22 (median 26 ft³/s over 72 years).
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Live flow only — judge the water in person

Use caution

Live flow only — judge the water in person: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.

  • Live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. USGS gauge 02091000, as of Aug 22, 1:45 PM gauge-local time
  • Flow is within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 22 (median 26 ft³/s over 72 years). USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 22, 1:45 PM gauge-local time
  • Heavy rain today can raise bacteria levels near outfalls and river mouths.
Streamflow
18 ft³/s
discharge
Gage height
2.80 ft
water level

Flow is normal for this date — within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 22 (median 26 ft³/s over 72 years).

No official beach-advisory feed for North Carolina yet — follow posted signs and local guidance.

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge NAHUNTA SWAMP NEAR SHINE, NC (6.5 mi away), as of Aug 22, 1:45 PM gauge-local time.

Weather at Bear Creek W/S Lake Number Three

H: 82° L: 71°
Patchy rain nearby
Patchy rain nearby
82°
|
Feels like 88°
Precipitation
88%
Humidity
74%
Wind
5 mph
UV Index
4.9
Water Conditions:
🏊Perfect for swimming🌧️Rain expected
12 AM
Mist
72°
3 AM
Light drizzle
72°
6 AM
Mist
72°
9 AM
Patchy rain nearby
74°
12 PM
Patchy rain nearby
81°
3 PM
Light drizzle
79°
6 PM
Moderate rain at times
82°
9 PM
Patchy rain nearby
77°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Bear Creek W/S Lake Number Three?
Bear Creek W/S Lake Number Three is a reservoir in North Carolina.
Can you swim at Bear Creek W/S Lake Number Three?
Live flow only — judge the water in person: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. Checked August 22, 2026.

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