Georges Creek Wcd Dam 1a dam
Georges Creek Wcd Dam 1a
Georges Creek WCD Dam 1a, located in Pickens, South Carolina, was completed in 1972 by the USDA NRCS and serves as a vital structure for flood risk reduction in the area. The dam, primarily made of earth with stone core, stands at a height of 36 feet and has a storage capacity of 1721 acre-feet. With a normal storage capacity of 248 acre-feet, the dam plays a crucial role in protecting the surrounding areas from potential flooding events.
Managed by the local government and designed by the Natural Resources Conservation Service, Georges Creek WCD Dam 1a is regulated by the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control. The dam's condition assessment in November 2020 deemed it to be in fair condition, with a high hazard potential. Despite this, the risk assessment categorizes the dam as moderate (3), highlighting the need for continued monitoring and maintenance to ensure its safety and effectiveness in flood risk reduction.
With its uncontrolled spillway type and outlet gates, Georges Creek WCD Dam 1a is a key component in the region's water resource management infrastructure. The dam's strategic location on TR-Burdine Creek, in conjunction with its design and purpose, underscores its critical role in safeguarding the community from potential flooding events. As climate change continues to exacerbate the frequency and intensity of extreme weather events, the maintenance and upkeep of such structures are paramount in ensuring the resilience of water resources and climate adaptation efforts in the region.
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 Georges Creek Wcd Dam 1a -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Saluda River Near Greenville | 134 cfs | → |
| Twelvemile Creek Near Liberty | 38 cfs | → |
| Reedy River Near Greenville | 19 cfs | → |
| South Saluda River Near Cleveland | 5 cfs | → |
| Brushy Creek Near Greenville | 4 cfs | → |
| Middle Saluda River Near Cleveland | 16 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Georges Creek Wcd Dam 1a.
Boat launches
- Buckskin Road Pickens County
- Crow Creek Access Road Pickens County
- Arden Road Greenville County
- Cabin Road 398, Pickens County
- Fall Creek Landing
- J. Verne Smith Park (Lake Robinson)
Campgrounds
- Table Rock State Park
- Paris Mountain State Park
- Cantrell Campsite
- Pleasant Ridge County Park
- Mile Creek County Park
- Keowee - Toxaway State Natural Area
Fishing spots
Paddle runs
- Beginning Just Upstream Of Townes Creek,Wash Branch And Crane Creek To Confluence With Kings Creek
- Headwaters Just East Of Hwy 107 To Crossing Of Norton Field Road (Fs 715a)
- Headwaters To Sloan's Bridge Crossing, Crossing Of Sc 107
- Sloan's Bridge Crossing To 1/4 Mile Above The Walhalla Fish Hatchery
- 1/4 Mile Above The Walhalla Fish Hatchery To 1/4 Mile Below The Walhalla Fish Hatchery
- 1/4 Mile Below Walhalla Fish Hatchery To Boundary Of Chattooga Wsr
Track Georges Creek Wcd Dam 1a in the Snoflo app
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About Georges Creek Wcd Dam 1a
Where does the data for Georges Creek Wcd Dam 1a 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 Georges Creek Wcd Dam 1a.