Darrell Farley Dam dam
Darrell Farley Dam
Darrell Farley Dam, located in York, South Carolina, stands at a height of 42 feet and has a storage capacity of 40 acre-feet. This dam, managed by the Wilmington District of the US Army Corps of Engineers, plays a crucial role in water resource management in the region. While its primary purpose and dam type are not specified, the dam's normal storage capacity of 35 acre-feet and a surface area of 2.4 acres indicate its significance in water storage and flood control.
Despite its importance, the condition assessment of Darrell Farley Dam is currently listed as "Not Rated," with an undetermined hazard potential. This suggests a need for further evaluation and monitoring to ensure the safety and effectiveness of the structure. Additionally, key information such as the year of completion, spillway type, and inspection frequency are not provided, raising potential concerns regarding the dam's maintenance and regulatory oversight. As climate change continues to impact water resources, the resilience and functionality of dams like Darrell Farley Dam are vital for mitigating the effects of extreme weather events and ensuring water security for the surrounding communities.
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 Darrell Farley Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Broad River Below Cherokee Falls | 590 cfs | → |
| Wildcat Creek Below Rock Hill | 6 cfs | → |
| Broad River Near Gaffney | 1,890 cfs | → |
| Broad River Near Carlisle | 949 cfs | → |
| Broad River Near Blacksburg | 518 cfs | → |
| Catawba River Near Rockhill | 919 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Darrell Farley Dam.
Boat launches
- Boatshore Road York County
- Windward Drive Tega Cay
- New Gray Rock Road Tega Cay
- Piedmont Medical Center Trail York County
- Waterford Trail Rock Hill
- Copperhead Island Mecklenburg County
Campgrounds
- Poulous Loop Group Camp
- Woods Ferry Recreation Area
- Woods Ferry
- Chester State Park
- Garner Creek
- Garner Creek Backcountry Campsite
Track Darrell Farley Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Darrell Farley Dam
Where does the data for Darrell Farley 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 Undetermined 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 Darrell Farley Dam.