Bolens Fishing Lake Dam dam
Bolens Fishing Lake Dam
Bolens Fishing Lake Dam, also known as Lizzie Bolen Dam, is a private dam located in Barnwell, South Carolina. Completed in 1958, this earth dam stands at 20 feet in height and spans 960 feet in length. The primary purpose of this structure is for recreation, providing a surface area of 36 acres for fishing and other water activities.
Despite being classified as having a low hazard potential, the dam's condition assessment is rated as poor. The last inspection in August 2017 revealed the need for maintenance and potential risk management measures due to its very high risk assessment rating. With a normal storage capacity of 88 acre-feet and a maximum storage of 144 acre-feet, Bolens Fishing Lake Dam serves as a crucial water resource in the area, with the responsibility of regulation falling under South Carolina's Department of Health and Environmental Control.
Enthusiasts of water resources and climate will find Bolens Fishing Lake Dam to be an intriguing case study, highlighting the importance of proper maintenance and risk management for ensuring the safety and longevity of essential infrastructure. As discussions around climate change and its impact on water resources continue, the resilience and effectiveness of dams like Bolens Fishing Lake Dam serve as a reminder of the ongoing need for proactive measures to mitigate potential hazards and secure sustainable water management practices in the face of evolving environmental challenges.
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 Bolens Fishing Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| South Fork Edisto River Near Denmark | 211 cfs | → |
| South Fork Edisto River Near Cope | 212 cfs | → |
| South Fork Edisto River Near Bamberg | 209 cfs | → |
| Savannah R At Burtons Ferry Br Nr Millhaven | 4,710 cfs | → |
| Brier Creek At Millhaven | 160 cfs | → |
| Savannah River At Augusta | 3,890 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Bolens Fishing Lake Dam.
Boat launches
Fishing spots
Track Bolens Fishing Lake Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Bolens Fishing Lake Dam
Where does the data for Bolens Fishing Lake 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 Bolens Fishing Lake Dam.