J R Darragh Dam 2 dam
J R Darragh Dam 2
J R Darragh Dam 2, located in Greenwood, South Carolina, is a privately owned earth dam primarily used for recreation. Built in 1953, this dam stands at 19 feet high and spans 340 feet in length, with a storage capacity of 56 acre-feet. The dam's purpose is to provide recreational opportunities for visitors, and it is regulated by the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control.
Despite its low hazard potential, the dam's condition has been assessed as poor, with a very high risk rating due to its age and lack of maintenance. The last inspection in October 2017 revealed the need for improvements, and the dam is in need of rehabilitation to ensure its safety and longevity. While the dam currently meets state regulatory requirements, continued monitoring and maintenance will be essential to mitigate any potential risks associated with its deteriorating condition. For water resource and climate enthusiasts, J R Darragh Dam 2 serves as a prime example of the importance of maintaining and managing infrastructure to ensure the safety and sustainability of our water resources.
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 J R Darragh Dam 2 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Little River Near Mt. Carmel | 1,120 cfs | → |
| Saluda River Near Ware Shoals | 1,590 cfs | → |
| Lake Greenwood Tailrace Nr Chappells | 4,240 cfs | → |
| Saluda River At Chappells | 4,110 cfs | → |
| Rocky River Nr Starr | 85 cfs | → |
| South Rabon Creek Near Gray Court | 100 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near J R Darragh Dam 2.
Boat launches
- Highway 28, Mccormick
- Arrowhead Drive Greenwood County
- State Road S-33-277, Mccormick
- Long Cane Creek Boat Ramps
- Little River Boat Ramp
- Baker Creek Ramp Drive Mccormick County
Campgrounds
- Parsons Mountain Lake
- Morrow Bridge And Midway Seasonal Camps
- Lake Greenwood State Park
- Faulkner Mountain Campground
- Baker Creek State Park
- Boggy Campground
Fishing spots
- Parsons Mountain Lake
- Richard B Russell Lake
- Cherokee Creek
- Lick Fork Lake
- J. Strom Thurmond Reservoir
- Cliatt Creek
Track J R Darragh Dam 2 in the Snoflo app
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About J R Darragh Dam 2
Where does the data for J R Darragh 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 J R Darragh Dam 2.