The Enoree River Basin (hydrologic unit 03050108) is located in Greenville, Spartanburg, Union, Laurens, and Newberry Counties, and encompasses 731.3 square miles that extend across the Piedmont region of the State. The Enoree River Basin encompasses 5 watersheds and 468,054 acres, of which 57.7% is forested land, 22.3% is agricultural land, 14.2% is urban land, 3.4% is forested wetland, 1.2% is barren land, 0.7% is scrub/shrub land, and 0.5% is water. |
The urban land percentage is comprised chiefly of a portion of the Greenville Metropolitan area. This predominantly rural area has approximately 919.2 stream miles and 1,040.4 acres of lake waters. The Enoree River originates near the City of Travelers Rest and accepts drainage from Beaverdam Creek, Warrior Creek, and Duncan Creek before draining into the Broad River. |