G & G Associates 96 Dam dam
G & G Associates 96 Dam
G & G Associates 96 Dam, located in Greenwood, South Carolina, is a local government-owned structure with a primary purpose of recreation. This earth-type dam, standing at 9 feet tall and spanning 228 feet in length, is situated on the Kate Fowler Branch Offstream. Despite its small size with a storage capacity of 5 acre-feet, this dam has a high hazard potential, indicating the potential risk it poses to downstream communities in the event of a failure.
Managed by the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC), G & G Associates 96 Dam has state-regulated permits, inspections, and enforcement measures in place. The last inspection in November 2014 assessed the dam's condition as "Not Rated", highlighting the need for further evaluation and potential maintenance. With a high hazard potential, it is crucial for the local government to prioritize the safety and maintenance of this dam to ensure the protection of surrounding communities and the conservation of water resources in the area.
Climate and water resource enthusiasts interested in the management and safety of dams will find G & G Associates 96 Dam a compelling case study. Despite its small size, this dam serves as a critical recreational asset while also posing potential risks that necessitate proactive monitoring and maintenance. As climate change continues to impact water resources and infrastructure, understanding the regulatory framework and condition assessment of dams like G & G Associates 96 Dam is essential for effective risk management and environmental stewardship.
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 G & G Associates 96 Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Lake Greenwood Tailrace Nr Chappells | 4,240 cfs | → |
| Saluda River At Chappells | 4,110 cfs | → |
| Little River Nr Silverstreet | 231 cfs | → |
| Saluda River Near Ware Shoals | 1,590 cfs | → |
| Bush River Nr Prosperity | 169 cfs | → |
| South Rabon Creek Near Gray Court | 100 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near G & G Associates 96 Dam.
Boat launches
- Arrowhead Drive Greenwood County
- Garlington Drive Laurens County
- Highway 28, Mccormick
- State Road S-33-277, Mccormick
- Long Cane Creek Boat Ramps
- Baker Creek Ramp Drive Mccormick County
Campgrounds
- Lake Greenwood State Park
- Boggy Campground
- Faulkner Mountain Campground
- Parsons Mountain Lake
- Brick House
- Brick House Campground
Fishing spots
Track G & G Associates 96 Dam in the Snoflo app
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About G & G Associates 96 Dam
Where does the data for G & G Associates 96 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 High 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 G & G Associates 96 Dam.