Huff Creek Wcd Dam 1b Dam
Huff Creek Wcd Dam 1b
Huff Creek WCD Dam 1b, located in Fork Shoals, Greenville, South Carolina, was completed in 1965 by the USDA NRCS and serves as a crucial structure for flood risk reduction along the TR-Huff Creek. This private earth dam stands at a height of 52 feet and stretches 750 feet in length, with a storage capacity of 1101 acre-feet and a surface area of 22 acres. Despite its fair condition assessment and high hazard potential, the dam is regulated, permitted, inspected, and enforced by the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control.
The dam features an uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates, with a moderate risk assessment rating and a designated emergency action plan last revised in 2015. With a primary purpose of flood risk reduction, Huff Creek WCD Dam 1b plays a vital role in protecting the surrounding area from potential inundation. Although it has not undergone significant modifications in recent years, regular inspections help ensure its structural integrity and functionality. The dam's risk management measures and adherence to guidelines contribute to its overall safety and effectiveness in mitigating flood hazards along Huff Creek.
Overall, Huff Creek WCD Dam 1b stands as a testament to effective water resource management and climate resilience efforts in South Carolina. As a privately owned structure with public regulatory oversight, the dam exemplifies the collaboration between government agencies and private entities in safeguarding communities from the impacts of flooding. Its strategic location, design, and operational protocols underscore the importance of proactive risk assessment and emergency preparedness in maintaining the integrity of critical infrastructure in the face of changing environmental conditions.
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 Huff Creek Wcd Dam 1b -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Reedy River Above Fork Shoals | 93 cfs | → |
| Reedy River Near Greenville | 21 cfs | → |
| Saluda River Near Williamston | 358 cfs | → |
| Durbin Creek Above Fountain Inn | 5 cfs | → |
| Saluda River Near Greenville | 285 cfs | → |
| Enoree River At Pelham | 48 cfs | → |
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Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Huff Creek Wcd Dam 1b.
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About Huff Creek Wcd Dam 1b
Where does the data for Huff Creek Wcd Dam 1b 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 High 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 below 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.
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.