James Martin Dam 2 dam
James Martin Dam 2
James Martin Dam 2, located in Edgefield, South Carolina, is a privately owned earth dam completed in 1991 by the USDA NRCS. With a height of 25 feet and a length of 650 feet, this dam on the TR-LOG CREEK serves multiple purposes including recreation and storage, with a capacity of 90 acre-feet. Despite being classified as low hazard potential, the dam is in poor condition according to a 2017 assessment.
Managed by the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control, James Martin Dam 2 is state regulated and inspected regularly for safety. The dam features uncontrolled spillways and outlets, and while it meets state permitting and enforcement requirements, there is room for improvement in its overall condition. With a risk assessment of moderate, efforts may need to be made to address any potential hazards and ensure the safety of the surrounding area.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, James Martin Dam 2 presents an intriguing case study in dam management and maintenance. With its varied purposes, state jurisdiction, and design by the Natural Resources Conservation Service, the dam serves as a focal point for understanding the intersection of water management, recreation, and regulatory oversight. As stakeholders work towards improving the dam's condition and risk assessment, it offers an opportunity to explore the complexities of maintaining critical water infrastructure in a changing climate.
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 James Martin Dam 2 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Stevens Creek Near Modoc | 1,880 cfs | → |
| Lake Greenwood Tailrace Nr Chappells | 4,260 cfs | → |
| Augusta Canal Nr Augusta (Upper) | 832 cfs | → |
| Saluda River At Chappells | 4,350 cfs | → |
| Mctier Creek (Rd 209) Near Monetta | 72 cfs | → |
| Little River Nr Silverstreet | 248 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near James Martin Dam 2.
Boat launches
- Lakeview Drive Parksville
- Dordon Creek Boat Ramp
- Saint John's Road, Clarks Hill
- Columbia County
- Lake Springs Road Columbia County
- Mccormick County
Campgrounds
- Faulkner Mountain Campground
- Lick Fork Lake
- Lick Fork Lake Recreation Area
- Boggy Campground
- Hamilton Branch State Park
- Modoc - Strom Thurmond Lake
Fishing spots
- Lick Fork Lake
- J. Strom Thurmond Reservoir
- Cherokee Creek
- Cliatt Creek
- Lake Olmstead
- Parsons Mountain Lake
Track James Martin Dam 2 in the Snoflo app
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About James Martin Dam 2
Where does the data for James Martin 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
Snoflo-tracked reservoirs and dams within driving distance of James Martin Dam 2.