L P Pitts Dam dam
L P Pitts Dam
L P Pitts Dam, located in Laurens, South Carolina, is a privately owned structure with a primary purpose of recreation and other uses. Built in 1979 by the USDA NRCS, this earth dam spans 650 feet in length and stands at a height of 34 feet. The dam has a storage capacity of 1006 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 62 acres, making it a significant water resource in the area.
Managed by the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control, L P Pitts Dam is state-regulated, with regular inspections and enforcement measures in place. The dam poses a significant hazard potential and has a moderate risk assessment rating. While the condition assessment is currently not rated, the dam's emergency action plan and risk management measures are under review. With its uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates, L P Pitts Dam plays a crucial role in water resource management and flood control along the TR-Cane Creek.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, L P Pitts Dam offers a fascinating case study in dam construction, management, and risk assessment. Its location in a picturesque setting in Laurens, South Carolina, highlights the importance of sustainable water resource practices and the need for effective emergency preparedness. As a key player in the local ecosystem, this dam serves as both a recreational area and a vital water storage facility, showcasing the intricate balance between human needs and environmental conservation in the face of changing climate patterns.
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 L P Pitts Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Saluda River Near Ware Shoals | 274 cfs | → |
| Lake Greenwood Tailrace Nr Chappells | 407 cfs | → |
| South Rabon Creek Near Gray Court | 7 cfs | → |
| Saluda River At Chappells | 382 cfs | → |
| Little River Nr Silverstreet | 43 cfs | → |
| Enoree River Near Woodruff | 120 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near L P Pitts Dam.
Boat launches
Campgrounds
- Lake Greenwood State Park
- Brick House
- Brick House Campground
- Parsons Mountain Lake
- Boggy Campground
- Faulkner Mountain Campground
Fishing spots
Track L P Pitts Dam in the Snoflo app
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About L P Pitts Dam
Where does the data for L P Pitts 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 Significant 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 L P Pitts Dam.