C Early Pond Dam dam
C Early Pond Dam
C Early Pond Dam, also known as Cj and Rachel Early Dam, is a private earth dam located in Spartanburg, South Carolina. Built in 1976, this dam serves primarily for fire protection and as a stock or small fish pond. Standing at 28 feet tall and spanning 270 feet in length, it has a storage capacity of 35 acre-feet and a surface area of 3 acres. The dam is regulated, permitted, inspected, and enforced by the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC), ensuring its safety and compliance with state regulations.
Despite being classified as having a low hazard potential, C Early Pond Dam is considered to be in fair condition as of its last assessment in May 2017. The dam has a regular inspection frequency of 5 years to monitor its structural integrity and overall safety. In case of emergencies, the presence of an Emergency Action Plan (EAP) and designated emergency contacts are crucial for effective risk management. With its location on TR-Spivey Creek and under the jurisdiction of the Charleston District of the US Army Corps of Engineers, this dam plays a significant role in water resource management and environmental conservation efforts in the region.
As a key infrastructure for water management in the area, C Early Pond Dam not only serves practical purposes like fire protection and stock pond management but also contributes to the local ecosystem and water conservation efforts. With its regulated status, regular inspections, and emergency preparedness measures, this dam exemplifies responsible stewardship of water resources and climate resilience in Spartanburg, South Carolina. Climate enthusiasts and water resource advocates can appreciate the importance of maintaining and monitoring such structures for the sustainable management of our natural resources.
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 C Early Pond Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| South Pacolet River Nr Campobello | 19 cfs | → |
| Middle Tyger River Near Gramling | 7 cfs | → |
| North Pacolet River At Fingerville | 50 cfs | → |
| Beaverdam Creek Above Greer | 14 cfs | → |
| Pacolet River Near Fingerville | 75 cfs | → |
| Middle Tyger River Near Lyman | 7 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near C Early Pond Dam.
Boat launches
- Anchor Park
- J. Verne Smith Park (Lake Robinson)
- Sandy Ford Road 1925, Chesnee
- Berry Shoals Road 370, Spartanburg County
- Memorial Highway 2693, Lake Lure
- Buckskin Road Pickens County
Campgrounds
- Pleasant Ridge County Park
- Paris Mountain State Park
- River Creek Camp Ground
- Croft State Natural Area
- Creekside Mountain Camping
- Camp Burgess Glen Lake
Fishing spots
- Asheville Recreation Park Lake
- Johns Creek Lake
- Sedalia Lake
- Macedonia Lake
- Bear Creek Lake
- Bailey Branch
Paddle runs
- Mills River From Confluence Of North/South Forks To Confluence With Foster Creek
- Nf Boundary To Confluence With North Fork
- North Fork From Bottom Of Spillway Of Hendersonville Reservoir To Confluence With South Fork
- South Fork From Confluence With Pigeon Br To Nf Boundary
- Dark Prong From Headwaters To Confluence East Fork And Yellowstone Prong
- East Fork From Us Highway 276 To Confluence Of Dark Prong And Yellowstone Prong
Track C Early Pond Dam in the Snoflo app
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About C Early Pond Dam
Where does the data for C Early 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 C Early Pond Dam.