Lois Lockhart Dam dam
Lois Lockhart Dam
Lois Lockhart Dam, located in Aiken, South Carolina, is a privately owned structure built in 1974 with a primary purpose of irrigation. The dam, standing at a height of 25 feet and a length of 385 feet, holds a maximum storage capacity of 80 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 25 acres. Situated on Gully Creek, it serves as a vital resource for water supply for agricultural needs in the region.
Despite its low hazard potential, the dam's condition assessment in 2017 was reported as poor, highlighting the need for maintenance and upkeep. The dam is regulated by the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control, with state oversight in permitting, inspection, and enforcement. While the dam also serves recreational purposes, its structural integrity and compliance with safety guidelines are crucial in ensuring the safety of surrounding communities and the sustainability of water resources in the area.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Lois Lockhart Dam represents a unique Earth-type structure with a historical significance in water management and irrigation. As efforts continue to maintain and improve its condition, the dam serves as a reminder of the importance of sustainable water infrastructure and the critical role it plays in supporting agricultural activities and local ecosystems.
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 Lois Lockhart Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Mctier Creek (Rd 209) Near Monetta | 20 cfs | → |
| Bush River Nr Prosperity | 387 cfs | → |
| Saluda River Below Lk Murray Dam Nr Columbia | 770 cfs | → |
| Little River Nr Silverstreet | 617 cfs | → |
| Saluda River At Chappells | 4,010 cfs | → |
| Saluda River Near Columbia | 2,670 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Lois Lockhart Dam.
Boat launches
- Sandlapper Way 159, Lexington County
- Cabana Way Lexington County
- 844 Riverbend Point, Leesville, Sc 29070
- Eastshore Drive 143, Lexington County
- Shull Island Boat Ramp
- Sassafras Lane Newberry County
Campgrounds
- Aiken State Park
- Dreher Island State Rec Area
- Boggy Campground
- Faulkner Mountain Campground
- Lick Fork Lake
- Lick Fork Lake Recreation Area
Fishing spots
Track Lois Lockhart Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Lois Lockhart Dam
Where does the data for Lois Lockhart Dam 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 Lois Lockhart Dam.