Fairview Farms Dam Dam
Fairview Farms Dam
Fairview Farms Dam, also known as Fairview Farms Pond Dam, is a privately-owned structure located in Spartanburg, South Carolina. Built in 1955 by the USDA NRCS, this earth dam stands at a height of 44 feet and stretches for 450 feet across the TR-NORTH PACOLET RIVER. The primary purpose of Fairview Farms Dam is for recreation, offering a serene setting for outdoor enthusiasts to enjoy.
With a storage capacity of 195 acre-feet and a surface area of 15 acres, Fairview Farms Dam provides a tranquil retreat for visitors while also serving as a low-hazard structure with a fair condition assessment. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates, ensuring the safe release of excess water. Regular inspections are conducted every five years to maintain the dam's integrity and safety standards, with the last assessment performed in May 2017.
Despite its moderate risk assessment, Fairview Farms Dam remains a picturesque destination for water resource and climate enthusiasts, offering a blend of scenic beauty and recreational opportunities in the heart of South Carolina. As a privately-owned facility under state regulation by SC DHEC, the dam continues to provide a valuable resource for the local community while maintaining its commitment to safety and environmental stewardship.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Fairview Farms Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| South Pacolet River Nr Campobello | 27 cfs | → |
| North Pacolet River At Fingerville | 57 cfs | → |
| Pacolet River Near Fingerville | 46 cfs | → |
| Middle Tyger River Near Gramling | 7 cfs | → |
| Beaverdam Creek Above Greer | 14 cfs | → |
| Cove Creek Near Lake Lure | 63 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Fairview Farms Dam.
Boat launches
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Campgrounds
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Fishing spots
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River runs
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About Fairview Farms Dam
Where does the data for Fairview Farms 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 below 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.
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.