Beaverdam-Warrior Creek Wcd Dam 2 dam
Beaverdam-Warrior Creek Wcd Dam 2
Beaverdam-Warrior Creek WCD Dam 2, also known as Bobo Brothers Farm, is a local government-owned earth dam in Laurens, South Carolina. Built in 1974 by the USDA NRCS, this dam stands at a height of 50 feet and has a primary purpose of flood risk reduction. With a normal storage capacity of 109 acre-feet and a maximum storage of 808 acre-feet, this dam plays a crucial role in controlling the flow of the Wallace Branch river.
Managed by the SC DHEC and designated as state regulated, Beaverdam-Warrior Creek WCD Dam 2 has a low hazard potential and is currently in fair condition as of the last assessment in September 2017. Despite its uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates, this dam has been inspected every 5 years to ensure its structural integrity and safety. With a moderate risk assessment rating, it is essential for water resource and climate enthusiasts to monitor and support the ongoing maintenance and management of this important flood control structure in South Carolina.
Overall, Beaverdam-Warrior Creek WCD Dam 2 serves as a vital component in the flood risk reduction efforts in the region, providing not only protection from potential flooding but also opportunities for recreation. As part of the Natural Resources Conservation Service's efforts, this dam stands as a testament to the collaborative efforts between local government and private entities to manage water resources effectively. With its strategic location and designated purpose, this dam plays a key role in ensuring the safety and well-being of the surrounding communities while also highlighting the importance of sustainable water management practices 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 Beaverdam-Warrior Creek Wcd Dam 2 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Enoree River Near Woodruff | 427 cfs | → |
| Durbin Creek Above Fountain Inn | 22 cfs | → |
| South Rabon Creek Near Gray Court | 89 cfs | → |
| Reedy River Above Fork Shoals | 233 cfs | → |
| Enoree River At Pelham | 135 cfs | → |
| South Tyger River Below Duncan | 105 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Beaverdam-Warrior Creek Wcd Dam 2.
Boat launches
- Garlington Drive Laurens County
- Berry Shoals Road 370, Spartanburg County
- Arden Road Greenville County
- J. Verne Smith Park (Lake Robinson)
- Buckskin Road Pickens County
Campgrounds
- Sedalia Campground
- Sedalia
- Croft State Natural Area
- Brick House
- Brick House Campground
- Paris Mountain State Park
Fishing spots
Track Beaverdam-Warrior Creek Wcd Dam 2 in the Snoflo app
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About Beaverdam-Warrior Creek Wcd Dam 2
Where does the data for Beaverdam-Warrior Creek Wcd Dam 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
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