D C Hughey Dam dam
D C Hughey Dam
D C Hughey Dam, located in Cherokee, South Carolina, is a privately owned earth dam primarily used for recreation purposes. Completed in 1965, the dam stands at a height of 30 feet and has a length of 445 feet, creating a reservoir with a storage capacity of 179 acre-feet. The dam is situated on TR-CANOE CREEK and is regulated by the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (SC DHEC).
Despite being classified as having a low hazard potential, the dam's condition assessment is rated as poor, indicating a need for maintenance and potential safety concerns. The last inspection in August 2017 revealed this poor condition, along with a moderate risk assessment. With an inspection frequency of every 5 years, it is crucial for the owner to address the dam's maintenance needs to ensure the safety of the surrounding community and the longevity of the structure.
In the realm of water resource and climate enthusiasts, the D C Hughey Dam serves as a focal point for understanding the importance of dam safety and maintenance. With its recreational purpose and moderate risk assessment, this earth dam in South Carolina prompts discussions on the need for proper management and upkeep of critical infrastructure in the face of changing environmental conditions and increased stress on water resources.
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 D C Hughey 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 | 338 cfs | → |
| Broad River Below Cherokee Falls | 576 cfs | → |
| Broad River Near Boiling Springs | 392 cfs | → |
| Pacolet River Below Lake Blalock Near Cowpens | 88 cfs | → |
| Lawsons Fork Creek At Spartanburg Sc | 29 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near D C Hughey Dam.
Boat launches
- John H. Moss Lake Recreation Park
- Lakeshore Drive Cleveland County
- First Broad River Trail Shelby
- Sandy Ford Road 1925, Chesnee
- Anchor Park
- Boatshore Road York County
Campgrounds
- Garner Creek Backcountry Campsite
- Garner Creek
- Shelby Mission Camp
- Kings Mountain State Park
- John H. Moss Lake City Campground
- Hounds Gateway Campground
Fishing spots
- Mountain Island Park Fishing Access
- Johns Creek Lake
- Sedalia Lake
- Macedonia Lake
- Pittman Lake
- Benfield Creek
Track D C Hughey Dam in the Snoflo app
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About D C Hughey Dam
Where does the data for D C Hughey 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 D C Hughey Dam.