Rocky Creek Wcd Dam 8 dam
Rocky Creek Wcd Dam 8
Rocky Creek WCD Dam 8, located in Chester, South Carolina, is a crucial structure designed by the USDA NRCS to mitigate flood risks along Bull Run Creek. Completed in 1977, this earth dam stands at a height of 37 feet and has a storage capacity of 1100 acre-feet, providing flood protection to the surrounding area. The dam is regulated by the SC DHEC and undergoes regular inspections to ensure its structural integrity.
With a fair condition assessment and significant hazard potential, Rocky Creek WCD Dam 8 is considered to have a moderate risk level. Despite its uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates, the dam has been maintained to meet regulatory standards and is equipped to handle emergency situations. The dam's emergency action plan was last revised in 2019, indicating ongoing efforts to ensure the safety and functionality of this critical infrastructure.
Managed by the local government and funded by the Natural Resources Conservation Service, Rocky Creek WCD Dam 8 serves as a vital resource for flood risk reduction in the area. As climate change continues to impact water resources, this dam plays a crucial role in safeguarding the community and its surroundings from potential flooding events.
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 Rocky Creek Wcd Dam 8 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Fishing Creek Below Fort Lawn | 193 cfs | → |
| Broad River Near Carlisle | 3,740 cfs | → |
| Rocky Creek At Great Falls | 126 cfs | → |
| Wildcat Creek Below Rock Hill | 51 cfs | → |
| Catawba River Below Catawba | 2,270 cfs | → |
| Tyger River Near Delta | 333 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Rocky Creek Wcd Dam 8.
Boat launches
- Lancaster County
- Green Road Lancaster County
- Waterford Trail Rock Hill
- Catawba Nation Greenway Trail York County
- Piedmont Medical Center Trail York County
- Boatshore Road York County
Campgrounds
- Chester State Park
- Woods Ferry Recreation Area
- Woods Ferry
- Poulous Loop Group Camp
- Rocky Branch Seasonal Camp
- Lake Wateree State Rec Area
Track Rocky Creek Wcd Dam 8 in the Snoflo app
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About Rocky Creek Wcd Dam 8
Where does the data for Rocky Creek Wcd Dam 8 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 Rocky Creek Wcd Dam 8.