Beaverdam Creek Wcd Dam 3a dam
Beaverdam Creek Wcd Dam 3a
Beaverdam Creek WCD Dam 3a, located in Oconee, South Carolina, stands as a testament to the collaborative efforts of local government and private entities in flood risk reduction. Completed in 1981, this earth dam designed by USDA NRCS serves as a vital structure along Cleveland Creek, offering a primary purpose of flood risk reduction while also providing recreational opportunities for the community. With a height of 49 feet and a storage capacity of 2976 acre-feet, this dam plays a crucial role in managing water resources in the region.
Despite its fair condition assessment as of July 2019, Beaverdam Creek WCD Dam 3a still poses a high hazard potential, highlighting the importance of regular inspections and maintenance efforts. With the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (SC DHEC) overseeing state regulation, inspection, and enforcement, the dam remains under close scrutiny to ensure public safety and environmental protection. The dam's uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates add to its risk profile, warranting ongoing risk management measures and emergency preparedness protocols to mitigate potential threats.
As a key component of the flood control infrastructure in the area, Beaverdam Creek WCD Dam 3a not only safeguards the surrounding community from potential inundation but also contributes to the overall water management strategy in South Carolina. With its stone core and rock-soil foundations, this dam exemplifies the blend of natural and engineered elements essential for sustainable water resource management. Moving forward, continued collaboration among stakeholders and adherence to regulatory guidelines will be essential in maintaining the integrity and functionality of this critical piece of infrastructure in the face of evolving climate challenges.
Dam data reference
Condition Assessment
- Satisfactory
- No existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
- Fair
- No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action.
- Poor
- A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency.
- Unsatisfactory
- A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
- Not Rated
- The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Hazard Potential Classification
- High
- Dams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
- Significant
- Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
- Low
- Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
- Undetermined
- Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Plan around the weather
Same NOAA / yr.no feed Snoflo's iOS app uses. Watch the precipitation column on the meteogram -- rain on the basin upstream typically lifts inflow 24-72 hours later.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loading detailed forecast… | |||||||
15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Beaverdam Creek Wcd Dam 3a -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Twelvemile Creek Near Liberty | 45 cfs | → |
| Beaverdam Creek Ab Elberton Ga | 26 cfs | → |
| Tallulah River Ab Powerhouse | 39 cfs | → |
| Rocky River Nr Starr | 36 cfs | → |
| Chattooga River Near Clayton | 219 cfs | → |
| Broad River Above Carlton | 365 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Beaverdam Creek Wcd Dam 3a.
Boat launches
- Glenn Ferry Road Anderson County
- Tugaloo State Park Road Franklin County
- Tugaloo Point Franklin County
- Choestoea Road Oconee County
- Mullins Ford Landing Road 205, Westminster
- Hatton Ford Access Anderson County
Campgrounds
- Lake Hartwell State Park
- Tugaloo State Park
- Coneross - Hartwell Lake
- Oconee Point - Hartwell Lake
- Miltown
- Twin Lakes - Hartwell Lake
Fishing spots
Paddle runs
- Confluence Of Cedar Creek To 1/4 Mile Below The Nf Boundary And Fh 110, Cobbs Bridge Road
- 1/4 Mile Below Fs 745 And Cassidy Bridge Hunt Camp To Confluence Of Cedar Creek
- South Of Cedar Creek Rifle Range To Confluence With Chauga River
- Crpssing Of Land Bridge Road, Sc 196 To 1/4 Mile Below Fs 745 And Cassidy Bridge Hunt Camp
- Confluence Of Brasstown Creek And Little Brasstown Creek Just South Of Brasstown Falls Road (Fs 751) To Confluence Of Mill Branch, Brasstown Creek And Boatwright Creek Near Boatwright Road (Fs 753)
- Headwaters Just East Of Hwy 107 To Crossing Of Norton Field Road (Fs 715a)
Track Beaverdam Creek Wcd Dam 3a in the Snoflo app
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About Beaverdam Creek Wcd Dam 3a
Where does the data for Beaverdam Creek Wcd Dam 3a come from?
Structural and regulatory data come from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' National Inventory of Dams (NID). Weather forecast comes from NOAA / yr.no -- the same feed Snoflo's iOS app uses.
How often is the report updated?
NID structural data refreshes annually as the Corps publishes updated assessments. The weather forecast refreshes throughout the day.
What does the High hazard rating mean?
The Corps of Engineers' hazard potential classification grades probable consequences if the dam fails: High = probable loss of human life; Significant = no probable loss of human life but possible economic loss / environmental damage; Low = no probable loss of human life, only minor economic / environmental losses. See the Dam Data Reference card above for the full definitions.
What's "% of normal"?
The current storage value compared to the historical average storage on this calendar day. 100% = right on average; values above 100% mean above-normal storage (wet year); values below mean below-normal (dry year or drought).
Can I get alerts when storage crosses a threshold?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this dam, set a threshold, and you'll get a push the moment conditions cross.
Other water bodies near here
Snoflo-tracked reservoirs and dams within driving distance of Beaverdam Creek Wcd Dam 3a.