Averyt Family Dam 1 dam
Averyt Family Dam 1
Averyt Family Dam 1, located in Fairfield, South Carolina, is a privately owned earth dam completed in 1954 for fire protection, stock, and small fish pond purposes. Standing at a height of 21 feet and with a length of 790 feet, the dam has a storage capacity of 160 acre-feet and a normal storage level of 131 acre-feet. It is situated on TR-Cedar Creek and falls under the regulatory oversight of the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control.
Despite being classified as having a significant hazard potential, Averyt Family Dam 1 is currently in fair condition, with its last inspection conducted in December 2019. The dam is regularly monitored and inspected by state authorities, ensuring its safety and compliance with regulatory standards. While the dam does not have a spillway or outlet gates, its primary purpose for fire protection and recreational use underscores the importance of maintaining its structural integrity for the protection of surrounding communities and ecosystems.
As a key component of the local water resource infrastructure, Averyt Family Dam 1 serves as a vital asset for the region's water supply and recreational activities. With its historical significance dating back to the mid-20th century, the dam continues to play a crucial role in water management and conservation efforts in South Carolina. Enthusiasts of water resources and climate resilience will appreciate the unique characteristics and importance of Averyt Family Dam 1 in sustaining the environmental health and well-being of 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loading detailed forecast… | |||||||
15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Averyt Family Dam 1 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Smith Branch At North Main St At Columbia | 2 cfs | → |
| Broad River At Alston | 3,340 cfs | → |
| Saluda River Near Columbia | 2,520 cfs | → |
| Saluda River Below Lk Murray Dam Nr Columbia | 2,400 cfs | → |
| Congaree River At Columbia | 8,700 cfs | → |
| Gills Creek At Columbia | 32 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Averyt Family Dam 1.
Boat launches
- Lake Carolina Drive Richland County
- Morning Sun Court 98, Richland County
- Buck Hill Landing Road Kershaw County
- Highway 6 6, Columbia
- Broad River Road Newberry County
- West Dekalb Street Lugoff
Campgrounds
- Camp Longridge
- Sesquicentennial State Park
- Lake Wateree State Rec Area
- Wateree Military
- Woodmen Of The World Park
- Rocky Branch Seasonal Camp
Fishing spots
Track Averyt Family Dam 1 in the Snoflo app
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About Averyt Family Dam 1
Where does the data for Averyt Family 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 Significant 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 Averyt Family Dam 1.