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Bear Creek Lake
Reservoir
Live flow only — judge the water in person
Use cautionLive 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 below the 25th percentile for Aug 23 (median 233 ft³/s over 21 years).
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Live flow only — judge the water in person
Use cautionLive 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 03508050, as of Aug 23, 1:15 PM gauge-local time
- Flow is below the 25th percentile for Aug 23 (median 233 ft³/s over 21 years). — USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 23, 1:15 PM gauge-local time
Flow is low for this date — below the 25th percentile for Aug 23 (median 233 ft³/s over 21 years).
No official beach-advisory feed for North Carolina yet — follow posted signs and local guidance.
Live, provisional data from USGS gauge TUCKASEGEE RIVER AT SR 1172 NR CULLOWHEE, NC (6.2 mi away), as of Aug 23, 1:15 PM gauge-local time.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Bear Creek Lake?
- Bear Creek Lake is a reservoir in North Carolina.
- Can you swim at Bear Creek Lake?
- Live flow only — judge the water in person: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. Checked August 23, 2026.
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