J E Grant Dam dam
J E Grant Dam
J E Grant Dam, located in Newberry, South Carolina, is a state-regulated dam with a height of 26 feet and a storage capacity of 128 acre-feet. Despite its low hazard potential, the dam is currently in poor condition, with its last inspection date recorded in October 2017. The dam is under the jurisdiction of the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) and is subject to state permitting, inspection, and enforcement.
Although specific details about the dam's primary purpose, design, and construction are not provided, its significance lies in its role in water resource management and climate resilience in the region. As a part of the Nashville and Savannah Districts of the US Army Corps of Engineers, J E Grant Dam contributes to flood control, water supply, and environmental protection efforts in the area. With its location in Congressional District 03, South Carolina, the dam serves as a vital infrastructure for the local community and ecosystem.
Despite its current poor condition, J E Grant Dam remains a key asset for water management in the region, highlighting the importance of regular maintenance and inspection to ensure its safety and functionality. For water resource and climate enthusiasts, understanding the role of dams like J E Grant in mitigating flood risks, providing water storage, and supporting ecological balance is crucial for sustainable development and resilience 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 J E Grant Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Little River Nr Silverstreet | 39 cfs | → |
| Saluda River At Chappells | 339 cfs | → |
| Lake Greenwood Tailrace Nr Chappells | 349 cfs | → |
| Bush River Nr Prosperity | 13 cfs | → |
| Enoree River At Whitmire | 115 cfs | → |
| Tyger River Near Delta | 333 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near J E Grant Dam.
Boat launches
- Arrowhead Drive Greenwood County
- 844 Riverbend Point, Leesville, Sc 29070
- Broad River Road Newberry County
- Sassafras Lane Newberry County
- Park Marina Drive 79, Newberry County
Campgrounds
- Lake Greenwood State Park
- Brick House Campground
- Brick House
- Boggy Campground
- Collins Creek Seasonal Camp
- Faulkner Mountain Campground
Fishing spots
Track J E Grant Dam in the Snoflo app
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About J E Grant Dam
Where does the data for J E Grant 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 J E Grant Dam.