Timkin Company Dam dam
Timkin Company Dam
Timkin Company Dam, located in Cherokee, South Carolina, was completed in 1960 and stands at a height of 42 feet with a length of 325 feet. This private earth dam on TR-IRENE CREEK serves a primary purpose of "Other" and has a storage capacity of 58 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 35 acre-feet. The dam has a low hazard potential and is classified as being in fair condition as of the last assessment in September 2017.
The dam is regulated by the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC), with state permitting, inspection, and enforcement all in place. The structure is overseen by a private owner and falls under state jurisdiction. Although the spillway type is listed as "Uncontrolled," the risk assessment for the dam is moderate, indicating that there may be potential concerns that need to be addressed in the future. Overall, Timkin Company Dam plays a crucial role in water resource management in the region and is closely monitored to ensure its safety and integrity for both water resource and climate enthusiasts.
With its strategic location and important role in water storage and management, Timkin Company Dam provides a valuable resource for the community and surrounding areas. As a significant earth dam with a modest storage capacity, it contributes to the overall water infrastructure in Cherokee, South Carolina. Ongoing inspections and assessments help to ensure that the dam continues to operate effectively and safely, underscoring the importance of proactive maintenance and risk management measures for water resource and climate enthusiasts who appreciate the vital role of infrastructure like Timkin Company Dam in sustaining local water supplies and environmental health.
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 Timkin Company Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Broad River Near Gaffney | 1,890 cfs | → |
| Broad River Near Blacksburg | 350 cfs | → |
| Pacolet River Below Lake Blalock Near Cowpens | 88 cfs | → |
| Broad River Near Boiling Springs | 392 cfs | → |
| Broad River Below Cherokee Falls | 576 cfs | → |
| Lawsons Fork Creek At Spartanburg Sc | 30 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Timkin Company Dam.
Boat launches
- Sandy Ford Road 1925, Chesnee
- First Broad River Trail Shelby
- Anchor Park
- John H. Moss Lake Recreation Park
- Lakeshore Drive Cleveland County
- Berry Shoals Road 370, Spartanburg County
Campgrounds
- Croft State Natural Area
- Shelby Mission Camp
- Garner Creek Backcountry Campsite
- Garner Creek
- John H. Moss Lake City Campground
- Kings Mountain State Park
Fishing spots
Track Timkin Company Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Timkin Company Dam
Where does the data for Timkin Company 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 Timkin Company Dam.