W H Tiller Jr Pond Dam dam
W H Tiller Jr Pond Dam
W H Tiller Jr Pond Dam, located in Spartanburg, South Carolina, is a private earth dam completed in 1965 for recreational purposes. The dam stands at a height of 25 feet and stretches 355 feet in length, creating a reservoir with a storage capacity of 89 acre-feet. Despite its low hazard potential, the dam is currently in poor condition as of the last inspection in June 2017.
Managed by the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control, the dam is subject to state regulations, inspections, and enforcement. The primary purpose of the dam is to provide recreational opportunities, making it a popular spot for water resource and climate enthusiasts to enjoy activities such as fishing, boating, and picnicking. However, the dam's poor condition raises concerns about its long-term safety and the need for maintenance or potential rehabilitation efforts in the future.
Located on the TR-JIMMIES CREEK river/stream, W H Tiller Jr Pond Dam is an integral part of the local water infrastructure in Spartanburg County. As enthusiasts of water resources and climate, it is important to stay informed about the condition of such structures to ensure the safety and sustainability of these valuable resources for future generations to come.
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 W H Tiller Jr Pond Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Enoree River Near Woodruff | 115 cfs | → |
| Durbin Creek Above Fountain Inn | 6 cfs | → |
| Lawsons Fork Creek At Spartanburg Sc | 29 cfs | → |
| South Tyger River Below Duncan | 21 cfs | → |
| Middle Tyger River Near Lyman | 8 cfs | → |
| Enoree River At Pelham | 45 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near W H Tiller Jr Pond Dam.
Boat launches
- Berry Shoals Road 370, Spartanburg County
- Sandy Ford Road 1925, Chesnee
- Garlington Drive Laurens County
- Anchor Park
- J. Verne Smith Park (Lake Robinson)
- Arden Road Greenville County
Campgrounds
- Croft State Natural Area
- Sedalia Campground
- Sedalia
- Brick House
- Brick House Campground
- Paris Mountain State Park
Fishing spots
Track W H Tiller Jr Pond Dam in the Snoflo app
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About W H Tiller Jr Pond Dam
Where does the data for W H Tiller Jr Pond 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 W H Tiller Jr Pond Dam.