Graniteville Co Dam 1 dam
Graniteville Co Dam 1
Located in Aiken, South Carolina, the Graniteville CO Dam 1 is a local government-owned structure designed for recreational purposes. This earth dam stands at a height of 45 feet and spans a length of 400 feet, providing a storage capacity of 132 acre-feet. Completed in 1968, the dam overlooks the scenic Sage Mill Branch, offering a surface area of 20 acres for outdoor activities such as fishing, boating, and picnicking.
Despite its low hazard potential, the dam is regulated and inspected by the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) to ensure its safety and compliance with state standards. The last inspection conducted in August 2017 found the dam to be in a "Not Rated" condition, indicating the need for further assessment. With a designated emergency action plan and updated contact information, the Graniteville CO Dam 1 serves as a vital infrastructure for both recreational enjoyment and water resource management in the region.
As an integral component of the local landscape, the Graniteville CO Dam 1 stands as a testament to responsible water resource management and environmental stewardship. With its commitment to safety and regulatory compliance, this earth dam continues to provide a valuable recreational space for residents and visitors alike, while also ensuring the protection of surrounding areas from potential flooding events. As climate change impacts water resources, structures like the Graniteville CO Dam 1 play a crucial role in maintaining the balance between human needs and natural ecosystems.
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 Graniteville Co Dam 1 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Augusta Canal Nr Augusta (Upper) | 2,240 cfs | → |
| Mctier Creek (Rd 209) Near Monetta | 1 cfs | → |
| Savannah River At Augusta | 3,780 cfs | → |
| Butler Creek Below 7th Avenue | 8 cfs | → |
| Stevens Creek Near Modoc | 18 cfs | → |
| Spirit Creek At Us 1 | 9 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Graniteville Co Dam 1.
Boat launches
- Burnettown
- Mccormick County
- Columbia County
- Saint John's Road, Clarks Hill
- Lake Springs Road Columbia County
- Lakeview Drive Parksville
Campgrounds
- Lick Fork Lake
- Lick Fork Lake Recreation Area
- Aiken State Park
- Hamilton Branch State Park
- Modoc - Strom Thurmond Lake
- Petersburg - Strom Thurmond Lake
Fishing spots
Track Graniteville Co Dam 1 in the Snoflo app
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About Graniteville Co Dam 1
Where does the data for Graniteville Co Dam 1 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 Graniteville Co Dam 1.