Dam No. 6 D-0213 dam
Dam No. 6 D-0213
Dam No. 6 D-0213, located in Chester, South Carolina, is a local government-owned earth dam designed by the USDA NRCS and completed in 1977. Its primary purpose is flood risk reduction along the Rocky Creek, with a dam height of 39 feet and a length of 1664 feet. The dam has a storage capacity of 3500 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 843 acre-feet and a maximum discharge of 2045 cubic feet per second.
Despite being unregulated by the state, Dam No. 6 D-0213 presents a significant hazard potential and a moderate risk rating. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 140 feet and outlet gates that are also uncontrolled. While the condition assessment is marked as "Not Rated," the dam undergoes inspections with a frequency of 1. Emergency action plans and risk management measures for the dam are not explicitly documented, highlighting areas for potential improvement in ensuring public safety and addressing potential risks associated with the dam.
Overall, Dam No. 6 D-0213 serves as a vital structure for flood risk reduction in the area, but its significant hazard potential and moderate risk rating underscore the importance of ongoing monitoring and maintenance to ensure its structural integrity and safety for surrounding communities. As water resource and climate enthusiasts, understanding the intricacies of dams like Dam No. 6 D-0213 can provide valuable insights into the intersection of infrastructure, natural resources, and environmental risk management in the face of changing climate conditions.
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 Dam No. 6 D-0213 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Wildcat Creek Below Rock Hill | 51 cfs | → |
| Fishing Creek Below Fort Lawn | 193 cfs | → |
| Broad River Near Carlisle | 3,740 cfs | → |
| Catawba River Below Catawba | 2,270 cfs | → |
| Rocky Creek At Great Falls | 126 cfs | → |
| Catawba River Near Rockhill | 866 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Dam No. 6 D-0213.
Boat launches
- Lancaster County
- Waterford Trail Rock Hill
- Piedmont Medical Center Trail York County
- Catawba Nation Greenway Trail York County
- Boatshore Road York County
- Windward Drive Tega Cay
Campgrounds
- Chester State Park
- Poulous Loop Group Camp
- Woods Ferry Recreation Area
- Woods Ferry
- Ebenezer County Park
- Andrew Jackson State Park
Track Dam No. 6 D-0213 in the Snoflo app
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About Dam No. 6 D-0213
Where does the data for Dam No. 6 D-0213 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 Dam No. 6 D-0213.