D.O.E. Savannah River Pond 2 dam
D.O.E. Savannah River Pond 2
D.O.E. Savannah River Pond 2, located in Martin, South Carolina, is a Federal-owned earth dam built in 1961 by the Department of Energy. This dam, also known as P Effluent Earth Dam, serves a primary purpose that is classified as "Other", with a maximum storage capacity of 138 acre-feet and a normal storage capacity of 48 acre-feet. The dam stands at a height of 23 feet and spans a length of 1050 feet, with a surface area of 30 acres and drainage area of 1.4 square miles.
The dam is situated along the Lower Three Runs-TR river or stream and is under the regulatory oversight of the Department of Energy. Despite its low hazard potential, the dam has not been inspected since January 2004, with a designated inspection frequency of 2 years. The condition assessment of the dam is currently listed as "Not Available", and information on emergency action plans, risk assessments, and inundation maps is also lacking. With its foundation on rock and no spillway or outlet gates specified, the D.O.E. Savannah River Pond 2 presents an intriguing case for water resource and climate enthusiasts to explore further.
In summary, D.O.E. Savannah River Pond 2 represents a unique earth dam structure in South Carolina, managed and regulated by the Department of Energy. With its historical significance dating back to 1961 and its location in the Barnwell county, this dam poses interesting questions regarding its current condition, inspection frequency, and emergency preparedness. Water resource and climate enthusiasts may find the data surrounding this dam to be a compelling starting point for deeper analysis and exploration into the intersection of infrastructure management, environmental protection, and climate resilience.
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 D.O.E. Savannah River Pond 2 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Savannah River At Augusta | 3,780 cfs | → |
| Savannah R At Burtons Ferry Br Nr Millhaven | 4,880 cfs | → |
| Brier Creek At Millhaven | 168 cfs | → |
| Brier Creek Near Waynesboro | 92 cfs | → |
| Beaverdam Creek Near Sardis | 3 cfs | → |
| South Fork Edisto River Near Denmark | 214 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near D.O.E. Savannah River Pond 2.
Fishing spots
- Lake Olmstead
- Gordon Lake
- Magnolia Springs State Park Lake
- Lick Fork Lake
- J. Strom Thurmond Reservoir
- Cherokee Creek
Track D.O.E. Savannah River Pond 2 in the Snoflo app
Save this dam as a favorite and get the local NOAA / yr.no forecast plus regional flow context wherever you are.
About D.O.E. Savannah River Pond 2
Where does the data for D.O.E. Savannah River Pond 2 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 D.O.E. Savannah River Pond 2.