Marietta Jackson Dam dam
Marietta Jackson Dam
Marietta Jackson Dam, located in Aiken, South Carolina, was completed in 1992 and serves as an important irrigation resource in the region. This privately owned earth dam stands at a height of 28 feet and spans 400 feet in length, with a maximum storage capacity of 120 acre-feet and a normal storage of 100 acre-feet. Despite its low hazard potential, the dam is rated as having poor condition, with a moderate risk assessment.
The dam overlooks the Bulls Branch river and is regulated by the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC). While it has state permitting, inspection, and enforcement measures in place, the dam's condition assessment in 2017 revealed areas for improvement. The primary purpose of Marietta Jackson Dam is to support irrigation needs in the area, highlighting its importance for water resource management in South Carolina's agricultural sector.
As a significant structure in the Savannah District of the US Army Corps of Engineers, Marietta Jackson Dam plays a crucial role in the local water management system. With its designated spillway type as uncontrolled and a drainage area of 12 acres, the dam's risk management measures are under review. Climate and water resource enthusiasts may find interest in monitoring the dam's maintenance and improvement efforts to ensure its long-term reliability for irrigation and environmental conservation purposes.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Marietta Jackson Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Mctier Creek (Rd 209) Near Monetta | 20 cfs | → |
| Augusta Canal Nr Augusta (Upper) | 2,130 cfs | → |
| Stevens Creek Near Modoc | 1,300 cfs | → |
| Savannah River At Augusta | 4,580 cfs | → |
| Bush River Nr Prosperity | 387 cfs | → |
| Saluda River At Chappells | 4,010 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Marietta Jackson Dam.
Boat launches
- Burnettown
- Mccormick County
- 844 Riverbend Point, Leesville, Sc 29070
- Sandlapper Way 159, Lexington County
- Saint John's Road, Clarks Hill
- Cabana Way Lexington County
Campgrounds
- Lick Fork Lake
- Lick Fork Lake Recreation Area
- Aiken State Park
- Boggy Campground
- Faulkner Mountain Campground
- Hamilton Branch State Park
Fishing spots
Track Marietta Jackson Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Marietta Jackson Dam
Where does the data for Marietta Jackson 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 Marietta Jackson Dam.