City Of Clinton Dam dam
City Of Clinton Dam
City of Clinton Dam, located in Laurens, South Carolina, is a local government-owned structure on TR-Duncan Creek with a primary purpose of recreation. Completed in 1955, this earth dam stands at a height of 23 feet and spans a length of 875 feet, providing a storage capacity of 281 acre-feet. Despite its low hazard potential, the dam's condition assessment in 2017 revealed poor conditions, indicating a need for maintenance and improvements to ensure its long-term safety and functionality.
Managed by the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (SC DHEC), City of Clinton Dam is regulated, permitted, inspected, and enforced by the state agency. The dam's emergency action plan and risk assessment status are not currently updated or in compliance with guidelines. With a history of periodic inspections and an inspection frequency of every 5 years, the dam presents a captivating opportunity for water resource and climate enthusiasts to explore the intersection of recreational infrastructure, regulatory oversight, and risk management in the context of climate resilience and emergency preparedness for dams in the region.
As the City of Clinton Dam continues to serve as a focal point for recreation and water resource management, stakeholders and enthusiasts alike are encouraged to monitor its condition, emergency preparedness, and risk management measures. By staying informed and engaged with the maintenance and regulatory processes surrounding this vital infrastructure, individuals can contribute to the sustainable stewardship of water resources and climate resilience in the local community and beyond.
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 City Of Clinton Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Enoree River Near Woodruff | 115 cfs | → |
| South Rabon Creek Near Gray Court | 7 cfs | → |
| Durbin Creek Above Fountain Inn | 6 cfs | → |
| Enoree River At Whitmire | 117 cfs | → |
| Saluda River Near Ware Shoals | 246 cfs | → |
| Tyger River Near Delta | 333 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near City Of Clinton Dam.
Boat launches
- Garlington Drive Laurens County
- Arrowhead Drive Greenwood County
- Berry Shoals Road 370, Spartanburg County
- Arden Road Greenville County
Campgrounds
- Sedalia
- Sedalia Campground
- Brick House
- Brick House Campground
- Collins Creek Seasonal Camp
- Croft State Natural Area
Fishing spots
Paddle runs
Track City Of Clinton Dam in the Snoflo app
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About City Of Clinton Dam
Where does the data for City Of Clinton 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 City Of Clinton Dam.