Jackson-Mill Ck Wcd Dam 2 dam
Jackson-Mill Ck Wcd Dam 2
Jackson-Mill Ck WCD Dam 2, located in Fairfield, South Carolina, serves as a crucial flood risk reduction infrastructure. Built in 1975 and designed by USDA NRCS, this earth dam stands at a height of 38 feet and spans 580 feet in length. With a normal storage capacity of 163 acre-feet and a maximum storage of 1611 acre-feet, the dam safeguards the surrounding area from potential flooding events along the Sand Creek.
Managed by local government authorities and regulated by SC DHEC, Jackson-Mill Ck WCD Dam 2 has been deemed to have a low hazard potential with a fair condition assessment as of the last inspection in 2017. Despite its moderate risk rating, the dam has not undergone any major modifications since its completion. Furthermore, it lacks controlled spillways or outlet gates, relying instead on uncontrolled systems for managing water flow. With its strategic positioning and functional design, the dam plays a crucial role in protecting the community and ecosystem from potential flood hazards 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 Jackson-Mill Ck Wcd Dam 2 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Broad River At Alston | 3,340 cfs | → |
| Rocky Creek At Great Falls | 32 cfs | → |
| Broad River Near Carlisle | 1,780 cfs | → |
| Fishing Creek Below Fort Lawn | 68 cfs | → |
| Saluda River Below Lk Murray Dam Nr Columbia | 2,400 cfs | → |
| Smith Branch At North Main St At Columbia | 2 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Jackson-Mill Ck Wcd Dam 2.
Boat launches
- Broad River Road Newberry County
- Lake Carolina Drive Richland County
- Green Road Lancaster County
- Morning Sun Court 98, Richland County
- Highway 6 6, Columbia
Campgrounds
- Rocky Branch Seasonal Camp
- Lake Wateree State Rec Area
- Camp Longridge
- Woodmen Of The World Park
- Chester State Park
- Collins Creek Seasonal Camp
Fishing spots
Track Jackson-Mill Ck Wcd Dam 2 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 Jackson-Mill Ck Wcd Dam 2
Where does the data for Jackson-Mill Ck 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 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 Jackson-Mill Ck Wcd Dam 2.