David Snodgrass Dam dam
David Snodgrass Dam
David Snodgrass Dam is a privately owned structure located in Edgefield, South Carolina, along the TR-CEDAR CREEK. Completed in 1988, this Earth-type dam stands at a height of 26 feet and stretches over 200 feet in length. With a storage capacity of 21.5 acre-feet, the primary purposes of the dam are listed as "Other" and "Recreation," making it a vital resource for the local community.
The dam's condition was assessed as "Fair" during the last inspection in August 2017, with a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment rating. While the dam has an uncontrolled spillway type, it has been deemed to meet regulatory standards with state permitting, inspection, and enforcement in place. The dam's location in South Carolina and its role in providing recreational opportunities highlight its significance in the region.
Overall, David Snodgrass Dam serves as a crucial water resource and recreational asset for Edgefield, South Carolina. With its moderate risk assessment and fair condition, it stands as a testament to effective dam management and regulation by the state. As a valuable piece of infrastructure, the dam plays a key role in maintaining water supply and offering recreational activities for residents and visitors alike.
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 David Snodgrass Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Stevens Creek Near Modoc | 585 cfs | → |
| Augusta Canal Nr Augusta (Upper) | 1,670 cfs | → |
| Mctier Creek (Rd 209) Near Monetta | 7 cfs | → |
| Butler Creek Below 7th Avenue | 50 cfs | → |
| Savannah River At Augusta | 4,870 cfs | → |
| Spirit Creek At Us 1 | 33 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near David Snodgrass Dam.
Boat launches
- Saint John's Road, Clarks Hill
- Mccormick County
- Lakeview Drive Parksville
- Columbia County
- Lake Springs Road Columbia County
- Dordon Creek Boat Ramp
Campgrounds
- Lick Fork Lake
- Lick Fork Lake Recreation Area
- Hamilton Branch State Park
- Modoc - Strom Thurmond Lake
- Faulkner Mountain Campground
- Bussey Point Wilderness Area
Fishing spots
Track David Snodgrass Dam in the Snoflo app
Save this dam as a favorite and get the local NOAA / yr.no forecast plus regional flow context wherever you are.
About David Snodgrass Dam
Where does the data for David Snodgrass 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 David Snodgrass Dam.