Ridgeway Tailings Impdam dam
Ridgeway Tailings Impdam
The Ridgeway Tailings Impdam in Fairfield, South Carolina, is a notable water resource structure with a NID storage capacity of 24,200 acre-feet. Located within the Savannah District, this dam stands at an impressive height of 188.5 feet, providing essential water storage for the region. Despite its significant storage capacity, the dam's primary purpose and specific design details are not listed, raising questions about its intended function and engineering specifications.
With a normal storage capacity of 50 acre-feet and a surface area of 270 acres, the Ridgeway Tailings Impdam plays a crucial role in managing water resources in the area. However, the dam's hazard potential is currently listed as 'Undetermined', highlighting the need for further assessment and evaluation of its safety and structural integrity. While the condition assessment is marked as 'Not Rated', the dam's Emergency Action Plan (EAP) was last revised in May 2000, potentially indicating a need for updated emergency preparedness measures.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, the Ridgeway Tailings Impdam presents an intriguing case study in dam infrastructure and water management. As a key structure in the region, its significance lies in its storage capacity, height, and potential impact on local water resources. With its hazard potential and condition assessment yet to be fully determined, there is a need for continued monitoring and evaluation to ensure the safety and efficiency of the dam in the face of changing environmental conditions and potential risks.
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 Ridgeway Tailings Impdam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Wateree River Nr. Camden | 1,210 cfs | → |
| Smith Branch At North Main St At Columbia | 2 cfs | → |
| Rocky Creek At Great Falls | 32 cfs | → |
| Gills Creek At Columbia | 32 cfs | → |
| Saluda River Near Columbia | 2,520 cfs | → |
| Congaree River At Columbia | 8,700 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Ridgeway Tailings Impdam.
Boat launches
- Morning Sun Court 98, Richland County
- Lake Carolina Drive Richland County
- Buck Hill Landing Road Kershaw County
- West Dekalb Street Lugoff
- Green Road Lancaster County
- Highway 6 6, Columbia
Campgrounds
- Camp Longridge
- Lake Wateree State Rec Area
- Sesquicentennial State Park
- Wateree Military
- Weston Lake Military - Fort Jackson
- Woodmen Of The World Park
Fishing spots
Track Ridgeway Tailings Impdam in the Snoflo app
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About Ridgeway Tailings Impdam
Where does the data for Ridgeway Tailings Impdam 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 Undetermined 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 Ridgeway Tailings Impdam.