Ryan Faulkenberry Dam dam
Ryan Faulkenberry Dam
Ryan Faulkenberry Dam, located in Anderson, South Carolina, serves as a vital structure for irrigation purposes along the TR-Big Generostee Creek. Built in 1999, this earth dam stands at 28 feet high and stretches 350 feet in length, with a storage capacity of 158 acre-feet. The dam is privately owned and regulated by the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC), ensuring that it meets state safety standards.
Despite being classified as having a significant hazard potential, the dam is currently in fair condition as of its last assessment in 2017. Regular inspections are conducted every three years to ensure its structural integrity and safety. The dam's emergency action plan was last revised in 2011, highlighting the preparedness measures in place in case of any unforeseen events. With its strategic location and importance for irrigation in the region, Ryan Faulkenberry Dam stands as a critical water resource infrastructure in South Carolina.
As climate change continues to pose challenges to water resources management, the presence of well-maintained dams like Ryan Faulkenberry Dam becomes increasingly crucial. By adhering to state regulations, conducting regular inspections, and updating emergency protocols, the dam serves as a key asset in ensuring water security and resilience in the face of a changing climate. Its location along the TR-Big Generostee Creek underscores its significance in sustaining agricultural activities and water supply for the surrounding area, making it a noteworthy structure for both water resource and climate enthusiasts.
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 Ryan Faulkenberry Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Rocky River Nr Starr | 34 cfs | → |
| Beaverdam Creek Ab Elberton Ga | 25 cfs | → |
| Broad River Above Carlton | 343 cfs | → |
| Saluda River Near Williamston | 323 cfs | → |
| South Fork Broad River At Carlton | 87 cfs | → |
| Little River Near Mt. Carmel | 42 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Ryan Faulkenberry Dam.
Boat launches
- Old Us Hwy 29 Anderson County
- Boat Ramp Hart County
- Sunset Lane Anderson County
- Double Springs Road Anderson County
- Hatton Ford Access Anderson County
Campgrounds
Fishing spots
- Lightwood Log Creek
- Lake Hartwell
- Richard B Russell Lake
- Reservoir Number One
- Parsons Mountain Lake
- Presbyterian Lake
Paddle runs
- Confluence Of Cedar Creek To 1/4 Mile Below The Nf Boundary And Fh 110, Cobbs Bridge Road
- South Of Cedar Creek Rifle Range To Confluence With Chauga River
- 1/4 Mile Below Fs 745 And Cassidy Bridge Hunt Camp To Confluence Of Cedar Creek
- 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 Ryan Faulkenberry Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Ryan Faulkenberry Dam
Where does the data for Ryan Faulkenberry Dam 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 Significant 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 Ryan Faulkenberry Dam.