Reynolds Pond Dam dam
Reynolds Pond Dam
Reynolds Pond Dam, located in Aiken, South Carolina, was completed in 1910 and serves multiple purposes, including fire protection, stock, and a small fish pond. The dam is primarily owned and regulated by the local government, with oversight from the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control. The structure is classified as an earth dam with a height of 17 feet and a length of 1300 feet, providing a storage capacity of 2154 acre-feet.
Despite its historical significance, Reynolds Pond Dam is currently assessed as being in poor condition with a significant hazard potential. The last inspection in December 2020 revealed the dam's deteriorating state, prompting concerns about its ability to withstand potential emergencies. While the dam has a designated inspection frequency, there is no Emergency Action Plan in place, raising further concerns about the readiness to manage risks associated with the structure.
Water resource and climate enthusiasts may be interested in monitoring the developments surrounding Reynolds Pond Dam, as its deteriorating condition and significant hazard potential highlight the importance of maintaining and upgrading aging infrastructure to ensure public safety and environmental protection. With the dam's historical significance and multiple purposes, stakeholders may advocate for necessary repairs and improvements to mitigate risks and protect the surrounding community and ecosystems from potential disasters.
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 Reynolds Pond Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Mctier Creek (Rd 209) Near Monetta | 1 cfs | → |
| Augusta Canal Nr Augusta (Upper) | 2,110 cfs | → |
| Savannah River At Augusta | 4,150 cfs | → |
| Butler Creek Below 7th Avenue | 8 cfs | → |
| Stevens Creek Near Modoc | 19 cfs | → |
| Spirit Creek At Us 1 | 9 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Reynolds Pond Dam.
Boat launches
- Burnettown
- Mccormick County
- Columbia County
- Saint John's Road, Clarks Hill
- Lake Springs Road Columbia County
Campgrounds
- Aiken State Park
- Lick Fork Lake
- Lick Fork Lake Recreation Area
- Faulkner Mountain Campground
- Boggy Campground
- Hamilton Branch State Park
Fishing spots
Track Reynolds Pond Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Reynolds Pond Dam
Where does the data for Reynolds Pond 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 Significant 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 Reynolds Pond Dam.