Oolenoy River Wcd Dam 10 dam
Oolenoy River Wcd Dam 10
Oolenoy River WCD Dam 10, located in Pickens, South Carolina, is a key structure designed by the USDA NRCS to manage flood risk along the picturesque TR-Oolenoy River. Completed in 1976, this earth dam stands at a height of 43 feet and spans 415 feet in length, providing a storage capacity of 208 acre-feet to mitigate potential flooding events in the region. Managed by the local government, this dam is regulated by the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (SC DHEC) to ensure compliance with state permitting, inspection, and enforcement protocols.
With a spillway type classified as "Uncontrolled" and a hazard potential rated as "High," Oolenoy River WCD Dam 10 is a critical infrastructure designed to protect the surrounding communities from flood risks. Despite being assessed as in fair condition during the last inspection in June 2020, the dam's risk assessment indicates a moderate level of risk, highlighting the importance of ongoing monitoring and maintenance efforts. The dam's Emergency Action Plan status and risk management measures are yet to be fully updated, suggesting the need for continued readiness and preparation in the face of potential emergencies.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Oolenoy River WCD Dam 10 represents a significant engineering feat in flood risk reduction along the TR-Oolenoy River. As a vital structure in the region's water management system, its fair condition, coupled with a moderate risk assessment, underscores the importance of proactive maintenance and emergency preparedness to safeguard the surrounding communities and environment. With its history of construction by the USDA NRCS, this dam stands as a testament to collaborative efforts between local government and federal agencies in ensuring water resource sustainability and resilience in the face of changing climate dynamics.
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 Oolenoy River Wcd Dam 10 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| South Saluda River Near Cleveland | 5 cfs | → |
| French Broad River At Rosman | 54 cfs | → |
| Twelvemile Creek Near Liberty | 38 cfs | → |
| Middle Saluda River Near Cleveland | 16 cfs | → |
| Saluda River Near Greenville | 134 cfs | → |
| Davidson River Near Brevard | 32 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Oolenoy River Wcd Dam 10.
Boat launches
- Crow Creek Access Road Pickens County
- Cabin Road 398, Pickens County
- Landing Road Oconee County
- Fall Creek Landing
- White Oak Hill Road Oconee County
- Devils Fork Road Oconee County
Campgrounds
- Table Rock State Park
- Cantrell Campsite
- Virginia Hawkins Campsite
- Laurel Fork Campsite
- Keowee - Toxaway State Natural Area
- Rock Creek Campsite
Fishing spots
Paddle runs
- 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
- 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)
- 1/4 Mile Below Walhalla Fish Hatchery To Boundary Of Chattooga Wsr
Track Oolenoy River Wcd Dam 10 in the Snoflo app
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About Oolenoy River Wcd Dam 10
Where does the data for Oolenoy River Wcd Dam 10 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 Oolenoy River Wcd Dam 10.