Roger Brown Dam dam
Roger Brown Dam
Roger Brown Dam, located in Edgefield, South Carolina, is a privately owned structure that serves as a Fish and Wildlife Pond. Built in 1996, this Earth-type dam stands at a height of 23 feet and spans 600 feet in length. With a storage capacity of 130 acre-feet, the dam primarily functions to support the local fish and wildlife population in the area. Despite its low hazard potential, the dam's condition has been assessed as poor during the last inspection in January 2018, prompting the need for continued monitoring and potential maintenance.
Managed by the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC), Roger Brown Dam is regulated, permitted, inspected, and enforced by the state authorities to ensure compliance with safety standards and environmental regulations. The dam, situated on the TR-LLOYD CREEK, falls under the jurisdiction of the Charleston District of the US Army Corps of Engineers. Although the dam's primary purpose is for fish and wildlife management, its condition assessment and hazard potential indicate the importance of regular assessments and potential upgrades to mitigate any risks and ensure the dam's structural integrity for the long term.
As a key structure supporting the local ecosystem, Roger Brown Dam plays a crucial role in maintaining the natural balance of the area. With its location in a scenic landscape and its vital function in wildlife preservation, the dam serves as a significant resource for water and climate enthusiasts interested in the intersection of man-made structures and environmental sustainability. As discussions around climate change and water resource management continue to evolve, understanding and monitoring dams like Roger Brown Dam become essential for ensuring the resilience of ecosystems and communities in the face of changing environmental conditions.
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 Roger Brown Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Stevens Creek Near Modoc | 18 cfs | → |
| Augusta Canal Nr Augusta (Upper) | 2,240 cfs | → |
| Butler Creek Below 7th Avenue | 8 cfs | → |
| Spirit Creek At Us 1 | 9 cfs | → |
| Savannah River At Augusta | 3,780 cfs | → |
| Mctier Creek (Rd 209) Near Monetta | 1 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Roger Brown Dam.
Boat launches
- Saint John's Road, Clarks Hill
- Columbia County
- Mccormick County
- Lake Springs Road Columbia County
- Ridge Road 5943, Columbia County
- Lakeview Drive Parksville
Campgrounds
- Lick Fork Lake Recreation Area
- Lick Fork Lake
- Modoc - Strom Thurmond Lake
- Hamilton Branch State Park
- Petersburg - Strom Thurmond Lake
- Ridge Road - Strom Thurmond Lake
Fishing spots
Track Roger Brown Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Roger Brown Dam
Where does the data for Roger Brown 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 Roger Brown Dam.