Broadway Lake Dam dam
Broadway Lake Dam
Broadway Lake Dam, located in Anderson, South Carolina, serves as a vital recreation spot in the area. Built in 1940, this Earth-type dam stands at a height of 37 feet and stretches 450 feet in length. With a normal storage capacity of 2900 acre-feet and a maximum storage of 11400 acre-feet, the dam has a surface area of 302 acres, providing ample space for water-based activities.
Despite being classified as having a significant hazard potential, Broadway Lake Dam is deemed to be in fair condition as of the last inspection in December 2017. The dam is state-regulated by the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (SC DHEC) and undergoes regular inspections, permitting, and enforcement to ensure its safety and functionality. The dam's emergency action plan (EAP) was last revised in June 2019, indicating a proactive approach to emergency preparedness.
With its picturesque location along Broadway Creek and its role in providing recreational opportunities for the community, Broadway Lake Dam stands as a testament to the importance of water resource management and climate resilience. As a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts and nature lovers, the dam's upkeep and monitoring are crucial to maintaining the safety and enjoyment of all who visit this scenic spot in Anderson, South Carolina.
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 Broadway Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Rocky River Nr Starr | 160 cfs | → |
| Saluda River Near Williamston | 665 cfs | → |
| Saluda River Near Ware Shoals | 1,780 cfs | → |
| Reedy River Above Fork Shoals | 233 cfs | → |
| South Rabon Creek Near Gray Court | 89 cfs | → |
| Beaverdam Creek Ab Elberton Ga | 398 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Broadway Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Denver Road Anderson County
- Green Pond Road Anderson County
- Asbury Park Road Anderson County
- Old Us Hwy 29 Anderson County
- Sunset Lane Anderson County
- Smyzer Road Anderson County
Campgrounds
Fishing spots
- Lightwood Log Creek
- Richard B Russell Lake
- Lake Hartwell
- Parsons Mountain Lake
- Reservoir Number One
- 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
- Headwaters Just East Of Hwy 107 To Crossing Of Norton Field Road (Fs 715a)
- Crpssing Of Land Bridge Road, Sc 196 To 1/4 Mile Below Fs 745 And Cassidy Bridge Hunt Camp
- Beginning Just Upstream Of Townes Creek,Wash Branch And Crane Creek To Confluence With Kings Creek
Track Broadway Lake Dam in the Snoflo app
Save this dam as a favorite and get the local NOAA / yr.no forecast plus regional flow context wherever you are.
About Broadway Lake Dam
Where does the data for Broadway Lake 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 Broadway Lake Dam.