Rocky Creek Wcd Dam 1 dam
Rocky Creek Wcd Dam 1
Rocky Creek WCD Dam 1, located in Chester, South Carolina, serves as a vital flood risk reduction structure along Beaverdam Creek. This earth dam, with a height of 39 feet and a length of 910 feet, was completed in 1974 by the USDA NRCS. With a storage capacity of 2,100 acre-feet and a normal storage of 220 acre-feet, the dam plays a key role in managing water flow and mitigating flood risks in the area.
Managed by the local government and designated as a state-regulated structure by SC DHEC, Rocky Creek WCD Dam 1 undergoes regular inspections and enforcement to ensure its structural integrity and functionality. Rated as having a low hazard potential and fair condition assessment, the dam is equipped with uncontrolled spillways and outlets to manage water levels during periods of heavy rainfall. Despite its moderate risk rating, the dam continues to effectively serve its primary purpose of flood risk reduction, safeguarding the surrounding community and its water resources.
As a noteworthy feature in the Charleston District of South Carolina, Rocky Creek WCD Dam 1 stands as a testament to the collaborative efforts between local government and federal agencies in ensuring the safety and resilience of water infrastructure. With its modest surface area of 18 acres and stone core foundation, the dam exemplifies the importance of proactive risk management and maintenance practices in safeguarding water resources and climate resilience in the region.
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 Rocky Creek Wcd Dam 1 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Fishing Creek Below Fort Lawn | 24 cfs | → |
| Rocky Creek At Great Falls | 8 cfs | → |
| Catawba River Below Catawba | 1,340 cfs | → |
| Wildcat Creek Below Rock Hill | 4 cfs | → |
| Waxhaw Creek At Sr1103 Near Jackson | 1 cfs | → |
| Catawba River Near Rockhill | 866 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Rocky Creek Wcd Dam 1.
Boat launches
- Lancaster County
- Green Road Lancaster County
- Catawba Nation Greenway Trail York County
- Waterford Trail Rock Hill
- Piedmont Medical Center Trail York County
- New Gray Rock Road Tega Cay
Campgrounds
- Chester State Park
- Andrew Jackson State Park
- Lake Wateree State Rec Area
- Cane Creek Park
- Sign Language
- Ebenezer County Park
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About Rocky Creek Wcd Dam 1
Where does the data for Rocky Creek Wcd 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 Rocky Creek Wcd Dam 1.