Beaverdam Creek Wcd Dam 2 dam
Beaverdam Creek Wcd Dam 2
Beaverdam Creek WCD Dam 2, also known as Rabbit Trail, is a vital earth dam located in Edgefield, South Carolina. Built in 1964 by the USDA NRCS, this dam serves the primary purpose of flood risk reduction along the Beaverdam Creek. With a height of 33 feet and a length of 940 feet, the dam has a storage capacity of 542 acre-feet, providing essential protection for the surrounding area against potential flooding events.
Managed by the local government and regulated by the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC), Beaverdam Creek WCD Dam 2 is in fair condition and has a high hazard potential. Despite its age, the dam is regularly inspected every two years to ensure its structural integrity. The dam's spillway, outlets, and emergency action plan are all in place to mitigate risks and protect downstream communities in case of emergencies.
With a moderate risk assessment rating, Beaverdam Creek WCD Dam 2 remains a critical infrastructure for flood control and recreation purposes in the region. As climate change continues to impact water resources and weather patterns, the dam plays a crucial role in safeguarding the local community against potential flood risks and ensuring the sustainable management of water resources in the area.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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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 Beaverdam Creek Wcd Dam 2 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Stevens Creek Near Modoc | 585 cfs | → |
| Augusta Canal Nr Augusta (Upper) | 1,670 cfs | → |
| Mctier Creek (Rd 209) Near Monetta | 7 cfs | → |
| Butler Creek Below 7th Avenue | 50 cfs | → |
| Lake Greenwood Tailrace Nr Chappells | 4,240 cfs | → |
| Saluda River At Chappells | 4,110 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Beaverdam Creek Wcd Dam 2.
Boat launches
- Mccormick County
- Burnettown
- Lakeview Drive Parksville
- Saint John's Road, Clarks Hill
- Columbia County
- Lake Springs Road Columbia County
Campgrounds
- Lick Fork Lake
- Lick Fork Lake Recreation Area
- Faulkner Mountain Campground
- Boggy Campground
- Hamilton Branch State Park
- Modoc - Strom Thurmond Lake
Fishing spots
Track Beaverdam Creek Wcd Dam 2 in the Snoflo app
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About Beaverdam Creek Wcd Dam 2
Where does the data for Beaverdam Creek Wcd Dam 2 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 High 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 Beaverdam Creek Wcd Dam 2.