Dicks Pond Dam dam
Dicks Pond Dam
Dicks Pond Dam, located in Aiken, South Carolina, was completed in 1959 and stands at a height of 15 feet with a length of 300 feet. This privately owned earth dam serves the primary purpose of recreation, offering a serene setting for water resource and climate enthusiasts to enjoy. The dam holds a storage capacity of 104 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 74 acre-feet and a surface area of 12 acres.
Despite its low hazard potential, the dam's condition assessment was rated as poor during its last inspection in August 2017. The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (SC DHEC) is responsible for regulating and inspecting the dam, ensuring its compliance with state safety standards. With a designated inspection frequency of every five years, it is crucial to address the dam's poor condition to maintain its safety and functionality for recreational use on the BOGGY GUT river or stream.
As water resource and climate enthusiasts continue to appreciate the beauty and benefits of Dicks Pond Dam, stakeholders must prioritize necessary repairs and maintenance to improve its condition assessment. With proper oversight and management measures in place, this recreational dam can continue to provide a safe and enjoyable environment for all who visit, while safeguarding its surrounding ecosystem and water resources for future generations.
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 Dicks Pond Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Savannah River At Augusta | 3,890 cfs | → |
| Mctier Creek (Rd 209) Near Monetta | 1 cfs | → |
| South Fork Edisto River Near Denmark | 211 cfs | → |
| Augusta Canal Nr Augusta (Upper) | 2,290 cfs | → |
| South Fork Edisto River Near Cope | 212 cfs | → |
| Brier Creek Near Waynesboro | 86 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Dicks Pond Dam.
Fishing spots
- Lake Olmstead
- Gordon Lake
- Lick Fork Lake
- J. Strom Thurmond Reservoir
- Magnolia Springs State Park Lake
- Cherokee Creek
Track Dicks Pond Dam in the Snoflo app
Save this dam as a favorite and get the local NOAA / yr.no forecast plus regional flow context wherever you are.
About Dicks Pond Dam
Where does the data for Dicks 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 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 Dicks Pond Dam.