Mccormick Wat Wks Dam dam
Mccormick Wat Wks Dam
Located in McCormick, South Carolina, the Mccormick Wat Wks Dam is a local government-owned structure built in 1976 primarily for recreation and water supply purposes. Standing at a height of 15 feet and stretching 400 feet in length, this earth dam on the TR-ROCKY CREEK river offers a serene setting with a surface area of 10 acres and a storage capacity of 58 acre-feet. Despite its low hazard potential, the dam's poor condition assessment in 2017 raises concerns about its long-term safety and maintenance.
Managed by the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control, the Mccormick Wat Wks Dam is subject to state regulations, permitting, inspections, and enforcement to ensure its structural integrity and public safety. With a history of minimal modifications and no associated structures, the dam serves as a vital recreational asset in the region while also contributing to local water supply needs. However, the lack of detailed spillway information and outlet gates raises questions about its ability to handle maximum discharge events and potential flood risks.
As climate change continues to impact water resources and infrastructure, enthusiasts and stakeholders monitoring the Mccormick Wat Wks Dam should advocate for regular assessments, maintenance, and risk management measures to address its aging condition and safeguard against potential hazards. Collaborative efforts between local authorities, regulatory agencies, and the community will be essential in ensuring the long-term resilience and sustainability of this important water resource facility.
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 Mccormick Wat Wks Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Stevens Creek Near Modoc | 585 cfs | → |
| Little River Near Mt. Carmel | 1,120 cfs | → |
| Lake Greenwood Tailrace Nr Chappells | 4,240 cfs | → |
| Augusta Canal Nr Augusta (Upper) | 1,670 cfs | → |
| Saluda River At Chappells | 4,110 cfs | → |
| Broad River Near Bell | 1,550 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Mccormick Wat Wks Dam.
Boat launches
- Bakers Creek Boat Ramp
- Baker Creek Ramp Drive Mccormick County
- Mccormick County
- State Road S-33-277, Mccormick
- Long Cane Creek Boat Ramps
- Highway 28, Mccormick
Campgrounds
- Baker Creek State Park
- Hawe Creek - Strom Thurmond Lake
- Hickory Knob State Resort Park
- Elijah Clark State Park
- Clarks Hill Military
- Morrow Bridge And Midway Seasonal Camps
Fishing spots
- Parsons Mountain Lake
- Cherokee Creek
- J. Strom Thurmond Reservoir
- Cliatt Creek
- Lick Fork Lake
- Richard B Russell Lake
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About Mccormick Wat Wks Dam
Where does the data for Mccormick Wat Wks 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.
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