Edisto Plt Bsn Dam dam
Edisto Plt Bsn Dam
The Edisto Plantation Basin Dam, also known as the J M Huber Dam, is a privately owned structure located in Aiken, South Carolina. Completed in 1974, this earth dam stands at a height of 38 feet and spans a length of 3512 feet, providing a storage capacity of 648 acre-feet for water supply purposes. The dam is regulated by the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (SC DHEC) and is inspected regularly to ensure its fair condition and low hazard potential.
Situated on the TR-South Fork Edisto River, the Edisto Plantation Basin Dam serves a crucial role in managing water resources in the region. With a controlled spillway and a very high risk assessment rating, the dam is equipped to handle potential emergencies effectively. Despite being privately owned, the dam plays a significant role in water management and supply for the surrounding area, highlighting the importance of private-public partnerships in maintaining critical infrastructure for climate resilience and water security.
As a key component of the Savannah District, the Edisto Plantation Basin Dam is a vital structure in the overall water management system of the region. With its buttress core and fair condition assessment, the dam exemplifies the importance of regular inspection and maintenance to ensure its continued functionality. For water resource and climate enthusiasts, understanding the role and significance of dams like Edisto Plantation Basin Dam is essential in safeguarding water sources and building resilience 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 Edisto Plt Bsn Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Mctier Creek (Rd 209) Near Monetta | 20 cfs | → |
| Augusta Canal Nr Augusta (Upper) | 2,130 cfs | → |
| Savannah River At Augusta | 4,580 cfs | → |
| South Fork Edisto River Near Denmark | 262 cfs | → |
| Saluda River Below Lk Murray Dam Nr Columbia | 770 cfs | → |
| Butler Creek Below 7th Avenue | 27 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Edisto Plt Bsn Dam.
Boat launches
- Burnettown
- Savannah Highway Neeses
- Sandlapper Way 159, Lexington County
- Cabana Way Lexington County
- Eastshore Drive 143, Lexington County
- 844 Riverbend Point, Leesville, Sc 29070
Campgrounds
Fishing spots
Track Edisto Plt Bsn Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Edisto Plt Bsn Dam
Where does the data for Edisto Plt Bsn 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 Low 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 Edisto Plt Bsn Dam.